Overview
- Schools across the UAE reopened for the 2026–27 year with more than 1.27 million pupils enrolled at over 1,180 public and private schools, placing heavy demand on transport and school services.
- President Sheikh Mohamed issued a message of support that urged students to approach the year with optimism and called for continued cooperation between families and schools.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports ran back‑to‑school welcome campaigns offering refreshments, live entertainment and family giveaways to help returning residents and reduce travel stress.
- Police and transport agencies increased school‑zone measures by training security staff, scheduling extra bus services and deploying patrols and drones to manage drop‑offs and traffic.
- Schools introduced Ministry of Education guidance on safe AI use and stressed student wellbeing with advice on sleep, hydration and routines while some campuses reported larger intakes and rehearsed emergency plans in case of disruption.