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Sharjah Museums Authority empowers youth:
“Museums Express” has so far reached over 12,000 students from schools and universities across Sharjah and the Northern ...
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Emirates24|7 Mar 17
Hamdan bin Mohammed shares Iftar with national service recruits in Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of ...
emirates247.com/uae/hamdan-bin-mohammed-shares-iftar-with-national-service-recruits-in-abu-dhabi-2025-03-17-1.738362
Quick Glance: Iftar with National Service Recruits in Abu Dhabi
- His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared Iftar with national service recruits at the Sweihan Training Centre in Abu Dhabi.
- The visit coincided with the 'Year of Community,' aimed at strengthening national pride and responsibility among the youth.
- Sheikh Hamdan praised the recruits' discipline and dedication, emphasizing that national service is a cornerstone of national defense.
- He wished the recruits success in their duties under the leadership of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Shawwal crescent moon impossible to spot on March 29, says International Astronomy Centre
gulfnews.com/uae/ramadan/shawwal-crescent-moon-impossible-to-spot-on-march-29-says-international-astronomy-centre-1.500066033
Trump freezes $1 billion in food aid given to local schools and food banks to help low-income families
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/usda-cancels-funding-food-banks-schools-trump-b2713125.html
Quick Glance: USDA Cuts Over $1 Billion for School Nutrition Programs
- The Department of Agriculture has cut over $1 billion in funding intended to support schools and food banks.
- The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education confirmed the termination of $12.2 million in Local Food for Schools grant funding.
- The funding cuts are part of a government efficiency effort, raising concerns about their impact on low-income families.
- The School Nutrition Association warns that these cuts could deny millions of children access to free school meals.
UAE spymaster's trip to US shows AI is in, and Israel's war on Gaza is out: The UAE delivered a clear message during national security advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin ...
middleeasteye.net/news/uae-spymaster-trip-us-shows-ai-in-israels-war-gaza-out
UAE announces private sector holidays for Eid Al Fitr: UAE announces holidays for private sector employees in UAE, for Eid Al Fitr 2025
gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-announces-private-sector-holidays-for-eid-al-fitr-1.500065291
Quick Glance: Eid Al Fitr Holiday Dates Announced for UAE 2025
- The UAE has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector employees.
- The holidays will start on Shawwal 1 and end on Shawwal 3, with work resuming on Shawwal 4.
- If Ramadan lasts 30 days, March 30 may be added as an official holiday, creating a four- or five-day break.
- Some public sector employees in Sharjah may enjoy up to six days off, depending on the Eid start date.
UAE's Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity launched: Organisation is dedicated to supporting underserved communities around the world
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/03/19/mohamed-bin-zayed-foundation-for-humanity/
Emirates24|7 Mar 18
UAE President meets with Mohammed bin Rashid at Al Marmoom in Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Highness Sheikh ...
emirates247.com/uae/uae-president-meets-with-mohammed-bin-rashid-at-al-marmoom-in-dubai-2025-03-18-1.738368
Quick Glance: Significant Talks Between UAE Leaders in Dubai
- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Al Marmoom, Dubai.
- Discussions focused on national matters and advancing the UAE's development vision for the future.
- Both leaders expressed hopes for the blessed month of Ramadan and prayed for the nation's progress.
- An iftar banquet in honor of the President was also held, attended by several senior officials.
School lunch provider goes into liquidation: A provider of school lunches has gone into liquidation.
odt.co.nz/news/national/school-lunch-provider-goes-liquidation
School tuckshops across the country close after lunch provider Libelle Group tipped into liquidation
nzherald.co.nz/nz/school-tuckshops-across-the-country-close-after-lunch-provider-libelle-group-tipped-into-liquidation/UDR2KO7YTFCBDDD74CTICWDDDE/
Berlin school wants to force children to eat Ramadan meals - | Senate intervenes: In Neukölln, parents received a letter home declaring a Ramadan fast-breaking ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/fastenbrechen-als-pflichtveranstaltung-berliner-schule-will-kinder-zu-ramadan-essen-zwingen-senat-greift-ein_id_260758781.html
Plane that brought Philippine's Rodrigo Duterte takes off from UAE: Plane that brought ex-Philippine leader takes off from UAE: tracking site
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/plane-that-brought-philippines-rodrigo-duterte-takes-off-from-uae-1.500058394
Trump meets UAE national security adviser, discusses strategic partnership prospects
arabnews.com/node/2594109/middle-east
Houston student's painting sells for record $276K at rodeo art auction: Kinkaid School student Sophie Zhou broke the record in the Houston Rodeo's art auction ...
houstonchronicle.com/rodeo/article/houston-rodeu-art-auction-2025-20201878.php
UAE leaders pay tributes to Sheikh Zayed: UAE leaders pay rich tributes to Sheikh Zayed
gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-leaders-pay-tributes-to-sheikh-zayed-1.500065582
He’s 17 and the world’s fastest man over 200m this year, but we should no longer be shocked by Gout Gout
theage.com.au/sport/athletics/he-s-17-and-the-world-s-fastest-man-over-200m-this-year-but-we-should-no-longer-be-shocked-by-gout-gout-20250317-p5lk86.html
Quick Glance: Gout Gout Claims U20 Title in Brisbane
- Sprinter Gout Gout secured the U20 100m title at the Queensland Athletics Championships in Brisbane.
- He clocked 10.38 seconds in the final while preparing for the Maurie Plant meet on March 29.
- Gout recently trained in Florida with Olympic champion Noah Lyles to enhance his mental resilience.
- His goal is to qualify for the world championships in September after breaking the Australian 200m record.
Trump set to sign order to dismantle US Education Department: Report: President Trump plans to sign an order dismantling the US Department of Education ...
wionews.com/world/trump-set-to-sign-order-to-dismantle-us-department-of-education-report-8871534
Quick Glance: Trump's Plan to Close the Education Department
- The President plans to sign an executive order to close the Education Department and return educational authority to the states.
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon has already halved the department's workforce, calling it the first step towards closure.
- Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Patty Murray, have accused Trump of cutting critical funding for students and families, filing a lawsuit against the department's closure.
- The closure could severely impact educational resources and the rights of students, particularly those in disadvantaged communities.
UAE strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip: UAE strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip
wam.ae/article/biq7m7a-uae-strongly-condemns-israeli-airstrikes-gaza
Percentage of children diagnosed with autism rises threefold in less than a decade
irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2025/03/11/one-in-20-irish-schoolchildren-diagnosed-with-autism-a-threefold-rise/
The baton attack on teen Stuart: THE appointment of Stuart Young as Prime Minister has led to the dredging up of an incident which took place 33 years ago in ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/the-baton-attack-on-teen-stuart/article_624f202e-0473-11f0-b0f5-0b2640508047.html
DHS agents search two Columbia residences as the university disciplines students for ongoing protests
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/columbia-disciplines-students-protests-activists-seek-block-school-sha-rcna196354
British teen who planned to kill 34 students and teachers at primary school jailed for life
straitstimes.com/world/europe/british-teen-who-planned-to-kill-34-pupils-and-teachers-at-primary-school-jailed-for-life
Israeli settler leaders hail cooperation with UAE in first trip to Abu Dhabi : A group of Israeli settler leaders visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and met ...
middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-settler-leaders-hail-cooperation-uae-first-trip-abu-dhabi
Quick Glance: Israeli Settler Leaders Strengthen Ties with UAE
- A delegation of Israeli settler leaders visited the UAE and met with senior government officials.
- The discussions focused on economic, security, and diplomatic cooperation, deemed crucial for strengthening settlements in the West Bank.
- Israel Ganz, chairman of the Yesha Council, highlighted the partnership with the UAE as vital for the future of settlements.
- The trip was viewed as a significant move to consolidate settlements, while concerns about Palestinian education systems were also raised.
School lunch provider struggling for months - liquidator: Liquidators taking financial control of the failed school lunch programme say it owes money to multiple ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/school-lunch-provider-struggling-months-liquidator
Khaleej Times Mar 18
UAE: 3 teens die in speeding car crash on way to iftar gathering: The young men, from the same family, were laid to rest together in the same cemetery following ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/uae-teens-die-speeding-car-crash
One of the first German Brigade families in Lithuania: ‘It’s very quiet here’: Danny and Jacky have already spent their first Christmas in Lithuania ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2509458/one-of-the-first-german-brigade-families-in-lithuania-it-s-very-quiet-here
Look: UAE residents help build school in Nepal village to empower children: UAE residents help build school in Nepal village
gulfnews.com/uae/education/look-uae-residents-help-build-school-in-nepal-village-to-empower-children-1.500063319
EU school teachers strike for equal rights and union protection: Around 400 teachers and students from EU schools in Brussels went on strike for half a day on ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-school-teachers-strike-equal-rights-union-protection-2025-03-19/
1News Mar 14
Schools closing canteens with short notice after Libelle liquidation: Dozens of schools have been told their canteens will cease trading, some at close of ...
1news.co.nz/2025/03/14/schools-closing-canteens-with-short-notice-after-libelle-liquidation/
School requires children to eat Ramadan meals - | Senate intervenes: A mandatory Ramadan event at a school in Neukölln has sparked criticism.
morgenpost.de/bezirke/neukoelln/article408542165/schule-verpflichtet-kinder-zu-ramadan-essen-senat-greift-ein.html
Nearly half of Australia’s year 6 students can’t swim 50 metres or tread water for two minutes
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/17/nearly-half-of-australias-year-6-students-cant-swim-50-metres-or-tread-water-for-two-minutes
French politicians attack UK Ofsted chair with unfounded 'Islamist takeover' claims
middleeasteye.net/news/french-politicians-launch-attacks-against-uk-ofsted-chair-hamid-patel
1News Mar 15
Seymour says school lunch critics 'nitpicking' over late deliveries: The Associate Education Minister also denied accusations that he was deliberately tanking ...
1news.co.nz/2025/03/16/seymour-says-school-lunch-critics-nitpicking-over-late-deliveries/
UAE to declare first day of Ramadan 2025 soon: Ramadan, the 9th month of Islamic calendar, is regarded as the holiest month of the year
gulfnews.com/uae/ramadan/ramadan-2025-uae-saudi-arabia-gear-up-for-crescent-moon-sighting-1.500049341
US senators to urge USDA to reinstate canceled local food programs: Democrats in the U.S. Senate will ask the Department of Agriculture to reverse the ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-senators-urge-usda-reinstate-canceled-local-food-programs-2025-03-13/
Haeata Community Campus wants to ditch free school lunch provider: Last week, the school was delivered 600 meals that arrived "completely frozen".
rnz.co.nz/news/political/545085/haeata-community-campus-wants-to-ditch-free-school-lunch-provider
School lunch savings don't offset the social cost of hunger, say experts
newsroom.co.nz/2025/03/06/school-lunch-savings-dont-offset-the-social-cost-of-hunger-say-experts/
1News Mar 19
Killer tried to lure victim's dad to Sydney school murder site: While she was lying dead in a pool of blood after being bludgeoned to death by her ex-boyfriend ...
1news.co.nz/2025/03/19/killer-tried-to-lure-victims-dad-to-sydney-school-murder-site/
Harvard expanding financial aid for middle class families: Students from families with household incomes under $200,000 will not pay tuition.
bostonglobe.com/2025/03/17/metro/harvard-financial-aid-expansion/
US suspends funding to University of Pennsylvania over transgender policy: The Trump administration has suspended $175 million in funding to the University of ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-suspends-funding-university-pennsylvania-over-transgender-policy-2025-03-19/
Young Andorfer founded "Girls Club" in Ghana: ANDORF, OKORASE. 21-year-old Maria Kierner worked for five months at the "Little Flower School" in Ghana - | "a ...
nachrichten.at/oberoesterreich/innviertel/ihr-grosses-herz-schlaegt-fuer-arme-kinder-in-ghana;art70,4034854
Telegram’s founder Durov says he is back in Dubai: Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and CEO of Telegram, said on Monday that he had returned to Dubai ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2025/03/17/telegram-s-founder-durov-says-he-is-back-in-dubai
Zayed Humanitarian Day: President vows to honour Sheikh Zayed's 'enduring spirit'
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/03/19/zayed-humanitarian-day-president-vows-to-honour-sheikh-zayeds-enduring-spirit/
Ramadan campaign in Dubai offers free eye screenings, glasses, medication, surgeries
gulfnews.com/uae/ramadan/ramadan-2025-campaign-in-dubai-offers-free-eye-screenings-glasses-medication-surgeries-1.500065373
Sunita Williams homecoming: Which school did NASA's 'star-astronaut' graduate from? Know all about her academic journey
hindustantimes.com/education/features/sunita-williams-homecoming-which-school-did-nasas-star-astronaut-graduate-from-know-all-about-her-academic-journey-101742372451622.html
Principal slams use of Aussie school lunches: A box of school lunches from Western Australia has made its way to the bottom of the country ...
odt.co.nz/southland/principal-slams-use-aussie-school-lunches
Khaleej Times Mar 19
UAE's National Security Adviser meets with Donald Trump on official US visit: Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed affirmed the country's aspiration to continue ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uaes-national-security-adviser-meets-with-donald-trump-on-official-us-visit
Texas lawmakers’ efforts to infuse Christianity in schools advance: Classrooms would be required to post displays of the Ten Commandments, while school trustees ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/03/18/mandatory-prayer-time-in-texas-public-schools-advances-in-senate/
UAE weather alert: Rain showers across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Dhafra region : Motorists warned of slippery roads as rain hits key areas in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-rain-showers-across-abu-dhabi-dubai-and-al-dhafra-region-1.500062795
Young royal’s incredible final act before death: Prince Frederik of Luxembourg has died at the age of 22 after a long battle with a rare genetic condition.
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/young-royal-prince-frederiks-incredible-final-act-before-death/news-story/6ac78ada2b446bbdbf561bcdc3cabae0
Emirates24|7 Mar 17
UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship Conducts 252 Inspection: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP) ...
emirates247.com/uae/uae-s-federal-authority-for-identity-and-citizenship-conducts-252-inspection-2025-03-17-1.738358
Nicholas Prosper: Teenager who murdered mother and siblings jailed for at least 49 years
news.sky.com/story/nicholas-prosper-teenager-who-murdered-mother-and-siblings-jailed-for-at-least-49-years-13331045
Kylie Jenner defended after facing criticism for joke about wearing latex to pick up kids from school
the-independent.com/life-style/kylie-jenner-latex-dress-children-school-b2718119.html
School lunches: USDA ends program that provided food from local farmers: The U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more ...
apnews.com/article/school-lunch-usda-trump-c1485f824573913fe9a734bbf1273e26
Quick Glance: USDA Cuts Billions for Local Food Initiatives
- The USDA has decided to cut $1.1 billion intended for purchasing food from local farms for schools and food banks.
- Two programs supporting local producers are being terminated in favor of long-term initiatives.
- The cuts will adversely affect schools already struggling with rising food and labor costs, jeopardizing local producers' support.
- The program gained importance during the pandemic, and this decision is viewed as a setback for communities.
Trump hails UAE ties in White House talks with Sheikh Tahnoun: US President praises UAE as a key partner in bringing peace to the Middle East and sets out vision ...
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/03/19/us-president-donald-trump-hails-uae-ties-in-white-house-talks-with-sheikh-tahnoun/
India: Man murdered, chopped and sealed in cement drum by wife and lover: Man chopped and sealed in cement drum by wife and love
gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-man-murdered-chopped-and-sealed-in-cement-drum-by-wife-and-lover-1.500066021
Can international boarding schools still compete with UAE's growing private education sector?
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/03/19/can-international-boarding-schools-still-compete-with-uaes-growing-private-education-sector/
Emirates24|7 Mar 12
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Mansour bin Zayed at Al Marmoom: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE ...
emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-meets-with-mansour-bin-zayed-at-al-marmoom-2025-03-12-1.738333
Let's honor Junior Bridgeman by naming the U of L business school after him | Letter
courier-journal.com/story/opinion/readers/2025/03/17/junior-bridgeman-u-of-l-business-school-university-of-louisville/82419261007/
Hundreds of English academy heads paid over £150k, as number ‘on gravy train’ doubles in five years
theguardian.com/education/2025/mar/16/hundreds-of-english-academy-heads-paid-over-150k-as-number-on-gravy-train-doubles-in-five-years
Emirates24|7 Mar 13
Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers at Al Shindagha: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the ...
emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-receives-ramadan-well-wishers-at-al-shindagha-2025-03-13-1.738339
Texas bill would ban ‘furry subculture’ from public schools: Students would be forbidden from barking, meowing, hissing and using litter boxes.
dallasnews.com/news/texas/2025/03/17/texas-bill-would-ban-furry-subculture-from-public-schools/
The UAE is set to become a philanthropic powerhouse: The launch of the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity is a watershed moment in making philanthropy a ...
thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2025/03/20/the-uae-is-set-to-become-a-philanthropic-powerhouse/
1News Mar 18
School lunches firm Libelle owes more than $14m to nearly 250 creditors: Libelle Group was contracted by Compass to deliver 125,000 meals a day as part of the Ka ...
1news.co.nz/2025/03/19/school-lunches-firm-libelle-owes-more-than-14m-to-nearly-250-creditors/
UAE officials discuss ‘deepening collaboration’ during White House visit : Economic partnerships, energy investment and AI on the agenda
thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2025/03/18/uae-white-house-trump-washington/
Quick Glance: New Emphasis on Ideological Neutrality in AI Policies
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released new guidelines that shift the focus towards 'ideological neutrality' in AI while removing terms like 'AI safety' and 'responsible AI.'
- The updated agreement requests prioritization of reducing ideological bias, in contrast to previous frameworks aimed at combating discrimination in models.
- Researchers warn that these changes could allow discriminatory algorithms to go unchecked, negatively impacting users, particularly disadvantaged groups.
- The Trump administration's actions aimed at reshaping AI policy have created a concerning environment for research and development in the AI sector.
Khaleej Times Mar 17
UAE: Two fined Dh600,000 for employing 12 workers illegally: The federal immigration authorities inspected 4,771 establishments and arrested residency law ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/crime/uae-residency-law-violators-fined-deported
UAE: 1 year jail, up to Dh1m fine for hiring workers without permit: UAE: 1 year jail, Dh1m fine for illegal hiring of help
gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-1-year-jail-up-to-dh1m-fine-for-hiring-domestic-help-without-permit-1.500065542
'Agitators will be...': Trump to cut federal funding for US schools allowing illegal protests
wionews.com/world/agitators-will-be-trump-to-cut-federal-funding-for-us-schools-allowing-illegal-protests-8783021
1News Mar 14
Complaint made about flies found in school lunch: NZ Food Safety deputy general Vincent Arbuckle confirmed to 1News that it had "received a complaint about flies ...
1news.co.nz/2025/03/15/complaint-made-about-flies-being-found-in-school-lunches/
Lebanese doctor deported from US had photos sympathetic to Hezbollah on her phone, officials say
thenationalnews.com/news/us/2025/03/17/lebanese-doctor-deported-from-us-had-photos-sympathetic-to-hezbollah-on-her-phone-officials-say/
2 students arrested after allegedly attacking teacher at Florida high school: The teacher remained in a fetal position during the attack, police said.
abcnews.go.com/US/2-students-arrested-after-attacking-teacher-florida-high/story
US immigration agents arrest Palestinian student protester at Columbia University in Trump crackdown
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-03-10-us-immigration-agents-arrest-palestinian-student-protester-at-columbia-university-in-trump-crackdown/
Dubai: Non-Muslims experience 'true interfaith unity' at Gurudwara iftar; hope for global peace
khaleejtimes.com/ramadan/annual-interfaith-iftar-at-dubai-gurudwara-2025
Thousands of California Teachers Told They're Losing Their Jobs: More than 2,300 school employees have received layoff notices so far.
newsweek.com/thousands-california-teachers-losing-jobs-2046156
Ramadan: How the fasting month affects everyday life at a Berlin school: At many schools in Berlin, the topic of fasting during Ramadan is omnipresent - | a ...
berliner-zeitung.de/open-source/wie-der-fastenmonat-ramadan-den-schulalltag-in-berlin-beeinflussen-kann-li.2305508
Trump targets 45 universities, Ivy League schools in crackdown over 'discrimination' against white students
wionews.com/world/trump-administration-targets-45-universities-ivy-league-schools-in-crackdown-over-alleged-discrimination-against-white-students-dei-practices-8854745
UAE weather alert: Thick fog reduces visibility across key roads in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-thick-fog-reduces-visibility-across-key-roads-in-abu-dhabi-al-ain-and-dubai-1.500063947
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