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Should kids under 5 get only 1-hour screen time? UAE doctors weigh in on UK advice
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (561+ words) Mon, Apr 06, 2026 | Shawwal 19, 1447 | Fajr 4:46 AM UAE-based doctors are urging parents to take a balanced and mindful approach to children's screen use, following new guidance in the UK recommending strict limits for young children. According to guidance reported by the BBC,…...
‘1 missed vaccine can be life-threatening’: UAE doctors back Dh20,000 fine plan
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (483+ words) Sun, Apr 05, 2026 | Shawwal 17, 1447 | Fajr 04:48 "In clinical practice, several vaccine-preventable illnesses are still encountered," said Dr Sawsan Qabel, specialist paediatrics at Burjeel Day Surgery Centre in Al Shahama. She recalled the case of a child who had not received the measles…...
'What are we paying for?': UAE parents call for daycare fee relief amid closures
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (433+ words) Sat, Apr 04, 2026 | Shawwal 16, 1447 | Fajr 04:49 With the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict prompting precautionary measures in the UAE, daycare and early childhood centres have been closed for a month. Parents across the country are now demanding fee adjustments, refunds, and clearer communication as…...
Amanda Peet opens up on kids’ support during her breast cancer diagnosis
1+ week, 4+ day ago (13+ words) Amanda Peet opens up on kids" support during her breast cancer diagnosis'Khaleej Times...
Autism, ADHD and anxiety: How UAE parents can help children cope with uncertainty
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (1053+ words) Tue, Mar 10, 2026 | Ramadan 21, 1447 | Fajr 05:16 So what happens when parents or caregivers of autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent children find themselves navigating this complexity " managing their own fears while trying to preserve a sense of safety for children who often rely…...
UAE schools offer mental health support to students as online classes begin
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (603+ words) Mon, Mar 02, 2026 | Ramadan 13, 1447 | Fajr 05:24 [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid'Israeli, US strikes on Iran'for the latest regional developments.] Educational leaders across the UAE highlight that they are maintaining ongoing pastoral care, open lines of communication, and reassurance about…...
'Will we die?': How UAE parents help children feel safe, cope with fear
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (258+ words) Mon, Mar 02, 2026 | Ramadan 13, 1447 | Fajr 05:24 [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid'Israeli, US strikes on Iran'for the latest regional developments.] "Use honest, simple language appropriate to their age," said Dr Salman Kareem, psychiatry specialist at Aster Clinic, Jumeirah Lake Towers…...
Warning for parents: 'Choking game', 'skull breaker' challenges endanger students
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1230+ words) Thu, Feb 26, 2026 | Ramadan 9, 1447 | Fajr 05:27 [Editor's Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times'Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice…...
ChatGPT, Gemini in UAE classrooms: How schools teach safe, responsible AI use
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (562+ words) Wed, Feb 25, 2026 | Ramadan 8, 1447 | Dhuhr 12:35 PM Artificial intelligence has moved beyond theory in the UAE and is increasingly becoming part of everyday classroom learning. Many private schools are now allowing students to use generative AI tools for assignments and homework, provided…...
AI not the threat; outdated student exams may be reason for cheating, say UAE experts
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (611+ words) Mon, Feb 02, 2026 | Shaban 14, 1447 | Fajr 05:42 Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an unavoidable part of education, and efforts to block its use " especially during student assessments " are unrealistic. Rather than viewing AI as a threat, education experts say it represents a transformative…...