UAE announces end-of-first-term exam schedules for grades 3 to 12
What happened
According to Emarat Al Youm, Al Bayan and Al Khaleej headlines, the UAE Ministry of Education has approved end-of-first-semester exam schedules for grades 3 to 12. The reports cover both government and private schools.
When it started
The reports are dated 12 November 2026. The specific exam dates are not included in the headlines and links provided.
How it spread
The schedules were reported as officially approved and announced by the ministry. The full articles, which were not available here, would list the dates for each grade; parents can also check with their children's schools.
Why it matters
End-of-term exams mark the close of the first semester, so students, parents and schools are likely to look for the timetable to plan study and attendance. The reports do not give further reasons.