Abu Dhabi: Schools across the UAE have announced a reduction in working hours during Ramadan, aligning with the shorter working hours implemented nationwide. While the weekly timetable structure remains consistent, institutions have informed parents about the adjusted schedules. Each school has set its own operational hours following guidelines from the Ministry of Education.
Many schools, particularly Indian institutions that conclude their academic year in March, have already completed their syllabus. As a result, students are now engaging in study-related activities and exam preparations. According to Deepika Thapar Singh, CEO-Principal of Dubai Credence High School, students in Grades 2 to 12 have finished their lessons and are now focused on revision and board exams. Younger students are participating in Ramadan-themed activities, including charity drives aimed at fostering values of generosity and empathy.
In addition to academics, schools are organizing various events to celebrate Ramadan, such as religious studies sessions to enhance students’ understanding of the holy month, school-wide iftar gatherings to promote unity, and creative workshops. Meanwhile, the UAE government has also adjusted public sector work hours, reducing the daily schedule by three and a half hours from Monday to Thursday and by one and a half hours on Fridays, in line with the country’s four-and-a-half-day workweek policy.
