Four Middle Eastern-style dips to make your summer picky bits properly

In Britain, 'picky bits” can mean anything from olives and crisps to an entire supermarket aisle arranged across a chopping board. At its best, though, this sort of eating...

UAE set to implement midday work ban from June 15 to Sept.15 for 22nd year

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) will begin implementing the midday work ban for work under the sun and in open areas after 11 days, from June...

Schools in UAE to close for summer vacations from July 3, says ministry

July 3rd will be the last day of the 2025-2026 academic year for students in all schools, while the summer vacation for administrative and teaching staff will begin on...

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B

Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war. He intends to stay closer to home in Europe and is lining up ‌a...

Teaching staff returns to school on Monday after summer break

School administrators and teachers will begin the new 2025–26 academic year on Monday, August 18. Students will start on the following Monday (Aug.25, 2025). Specialised training for administrative and...

How summer vacation became a burden, not a break

Contrary to a widely held perception, public school summer vacations are not getting shorter. And that’s a shame. Despite some movement toward “balanced schedules” that include more breaks during...

Back to school

How reading can help prevent the summer slide

Summer vacation gives your child a much-needed break from school routines, which is important. But, at the same time, it can also result in what educators call the summer...

Dubai government entities to have four day work week from July

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced the implementation of the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative across all Dubai Government entities, following the success of its pilot phase...

Federal heat rule could be years away

President Joe Biden’s administration is advancing a first-of-its-kind proposal to safeguard indoor and outdoor workers from the perils of extreme heat as the United States swelters under record-breaking temperatures...