UAE schools welcome a million students warmly on first day
Last updated: August 25, 2025 | 14:28
Classes under way.
بداية العام الدراسي - مدارس دبي تصوير صلاح عمر
بداية العام الدراسي - مدارس دبي تصوير صلاح عمر
بداية العام الدراسي - مدارس دبي تصوير صلاح عمر
Mohammed Noaman, Staff Reporter
The new school year got off to a remarkable start on Monday morning, with an atmosphere brimming with enthusiasm and vitality.
One million students returned to the country's schools, accompanied by parents eager to support their children at the start of the year. Many parents were keen to ensure that their children would attend classes regularly and engage fully in the preparatory activities organised for their arrival.
Saeeda Ahmed Al Hammadi, Director of the Zayed Education Complex in Al Suyouh, confirmed that preparations for the start of the new academic year had been carried out in accordance with a comprehensive plan.
This included equipping educational facilities and allocating teaching and administrative staff, with the aim of ensuring a strong start from day one. She added that the complex was committed to providing a stimulating and safe educational environment that supports students academically and psychologically.
Students get ready to hit the ground running.
"This year, our focus is on implementing quality programmes and enrichment activities that align with the state’s vision for developing education. Our aim is to strengthen national identity and develop students’ skills in innovation and modern technologies," Al Hammadi said.
The morning assembly commenced with a flag salute and the national anthem, followed by a series of physical exercises that engendered a lively and energetic atmosphere amongst the students. Following this, the students were assigned to their respective classrooms in accordance with pre-prepared schedules.
Students seem delighted to return to school.
The students then listened to a speech delivered by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The speech was characterised by a strong sense of enthusiasm for the students, with His Highness emphasising the necessity of preserving Emirati values and heritage.
Preparations in the classrooms were evident through the distribution of textbooks and simplified explanations of the subject plans. Organising get-to-know-you sessions between students and teachers was another way of breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of camaraderie.
Furthermore, school administrations allocated significant resources to the orientation of new students, ensuring their swift acclimatisation to the facilities and services available.
