The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has introduced updated timetables and attendance guidelines for the 2024-25 academic year in public schools. Staggered start times—7:15am and 8am—aim to reduce traffic and overcrowding, while kindergarten hours are shorter and play-focused. Weekly periods range from 24 (kindergarten) to 36 (upper primary/secondary), with 40–45 minute classes. Daily Dhuhr prayers are integrated, and Friday hours are shorter. Students may have up to five unexcused absences per term (15 per year), with schools offering support for frequent absentees. These changes align UAE schools with international norms while addressing local needs.
