• The first day of school after the summer break at the Delhi Private School in The Gardens, Jebel Ali, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    The first day of school after the summer break at the Delhi Private School in The Gardens, Jebel Ali, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Masked pupils learn in a classroom at the Delhi Private School.
    Masked pupils learn in a classroom at the Delhi Private School.
  • Pupils arrive for the first day of the new term at the Delhi Private School.
    Pupils arrive for the first day of the new term at the Delhi Private School.
  • A pupil gets back into the swing of school with coloured pencils and hand sanitiser at the Delhi Private School.
    A pupil gets back into the swing of school with coloured pencils and hand sanitiser at the Delhi Private School.
  • Teachers and staff greet incoming pupils.
    Teachers and staff greet incoming pupils.
  • A teacher leads a welcome back activity at the Delhi Private School.
    A teacher leads a welcome back activity at the Delhi Private School.
  • Pupils prepare to learn on the first day of school after the summer break.
    Pupils prepare to learn on the first day of school after the summer break.
  • Children get organised on the first day of school.
    Children get organised on the first day of school.
  • A staff member checks a pupil's temperature.
    A staff member checks a pupil's temperature.
  • The first day of school after the summer break at the Delhi Private School.
    The first day of school after the summer break at the Delhi Private School.
  • A pupil shows off his creativity on the first day of school.
    A pupil shows off his creativity on the first day of school.
  • Pupils get organised on the first day of the new term at the Delhi Private School.
    Pupils get organised on the first day of the new term at the Delhi Private School.
  • The first day of school after the summer break at the Delhi Private School.
    The first day of school after the summer break at the Delhi Private School.
  • A staff member performs temperature checks as pupils arrive.
    A staff member performs temperature checks as pupils arrive.
  • Children arrive at the Delhi Private School for the first day of the new term.
    Children arrive at the Delhi Private School for the first day of the new term.
  • Learning to read at the Delhi Private School.
    Learning to read at the Delhi Private School.
  • Teachers and staff members welcome pupils on their first day back at school.
    Teachers and staff members welcome pupils on their first day back at school.
  • Parents drop children off at the Delhi Private School.
    Parents drop children off at the Delhi Private School.

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What can parents expect at Dubai private schools as all pupils return?

From helping pupils catch up with studies to bringing back annual programmes, schools will be busy

Anam Rizvi
Anam Rizvi

October 02, 2021

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Dubai private schools will have all pupils back in classrooms this Sunday, for the first time in 18 months.

Parents and children should expect a few changes as distance learning comes to an end in the emirate.

Schools have stepped up preventive measures and introduced programmes to fill learning gaps as quickly as possible.

There may be children who have learning gaps. We will find out through lots of data analysis and create an action plan for them
Rashmi Nandkeolyar,
Delhi Private School Dubai

Some have introduced counselling sessions for children overwhelmed by being back in school after so long.

“It will be a delicate dance as infections have not ceased completely. We will be on our toes,” said Rashmi Nandkeolyar, principal at Delhi Private School Dubai.

“This is a step in the right direction and this is back to normal as much as possible.”

Here are some of the changes parents can expect at schools in the emirate.

One-metre distance between two pupils, and bigger classes

  • 'The National' went a tour of Gulf Model School in Muhaisnah to see how the school was making changes to get all pupils back into the classroom safely on October 3. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    'The National' went a tour of Gulf Model School in Muhaisnah to see how the school was making changes to get all pupils back into the classroom safely on October 3. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Only 1,000 pupils have returned to in-person classes but nearly all the school's 2,700 pupils will be back for face-to-face lessons from Sunday.
    Only 1,000 pupils have returned to in-person classes but nearly all the school's 2,700 pupils will be back for face-to-face lessons from Sunday.
  • Of the 235 pupils in KG1, only 85 have been attending the classroom but all are expected back on Sunday.
    Of the 235 pupils in KG1, only 85 have been attending the classroom but all are expected back on Sunday.
  • A cleaner sanitises the furniture.
    A cleaner sanitises the furniture.
  • Hand-sanitiser dispensers have been placed across the school.
    Hand-sanitiser dispensers have been placed across the school.
  • Pupils in grades one to 12 will have to maintain a one-metre distance between each other.
    Pupils in grades one to 12 will have to maintain a one-metre distance between each other.
  • Safety instructions are placed on walls to remind pupils to follow the rules.
    Safety instructions are placed on walls to remind pupils to follow the rules.
  • Social distancing rules in the toilet to avoid crowding.
    Social distancing rules in the toilet to avoid crowding.
  • A member of the bus staff disinfects the seats.
    A member of the bus staff disinfects the seats.

The major change this academic year is that all private school pupils must be back for face-to-face learning by October 3 in Dubai, except in exceptional circumstances.

A one-metre distance between pupils was recommended by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, the emirate’s private education regulator, as term started in August.

Until the last term, pupils in a class had to maintain a 1.5-metre distance.

As more pupils return, class sizes at many schools in the emirate will return to pre-pandemic numbers.

Although many schools will have classes of 30 children in higher grades, primary school pupils will be divided into bubbles of 15.

Exemptions from face-to-face learning: who can get these and how?

Pupils can be exempt from in-person classes only under exceptional circumstances.

Children who have a medical condition or are immune-compromised, pupils who have Covid-19, and children who are stuck outside the UAE and cannot travel back due to restrictions may apply.

“Schools are working towards enabling a smooth transition to full face-to-face learning and any exemptions are offered on a case-by-case basis,” said the KHDA in a statement.

Authority approval is not required for requests for distance learning. School leaders can deny or approve requests depending on whether the exemption requirements have been met.

Class groups or grades may still temporarily switch to distance learning if cases of Covid-19 are detected.

Lalitha Suresh, principal at Gems Our Own Indian School, said the school was helping pupils with medical conditions to obtain exemptions.

Around 50 to 60 of 3,737 pupils enrolled at the school have applied for exemptions.

Ms Suresh said the pupil's doctor needed to provide a medical report which was then approved by the school doctor.

Well-being and academic support for pupils

Children wear masks and socially distance at Delhi Private School at Jebel Ali, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Children wear masks and socially distance at Delhi Private School at Jebel Ali, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Schools will focus on the well-being and mental health of pupils, and help them catch up with their education.

Some have organised well-being programmes, while others have pupil ambassadors or counsellors so children can get help, if - for example - they feel anxious at being surrounded by hundreds of children.

Many pupils have not attended in-person classes in 18 months and may have struggled emotionally or with their studies.

At The Indian High Group of Schools, more than 10,000 pupils will return to in-person lessons on Sunday for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak.

“All this while children have been hearing, stay away, don’t go to places and suddenly they are coming back to school. We have a dedicated programme for younger pupils where we will involve children and parents,” said Punit MK Vasu, the group's chief executive.

The group has chosen pupil ambassadors at its schools for peer-to-peer support, and younger children have access to counselling. Pupils who have struggled to keep up while they studied remotely will also receive help.

“We have to find out what the gaps are in pupils' learning in this period of time. When you are having online studies there is a certain inaccuracy,” said Ms Nandkeolyar.

“There may be children who have learning gaps. We will find out through lots of data analysis and create an action plan for them.”

Delhi Private School has planned online competitions to help ease pupils back in to school life, and children will be given space to express how they are feeling.

Staggered entry and exit times

Many school in Dubai have decided to stagger entry and exit times, and increase the number of entry points to avoid overcrowding.

Some schools have set up waiting areas for parents just off campus, to limit the chances of Covid-19 transmission.

Extra-curricular activities and annual programmes resume

Pupils rehearsing their dance performance for Dubai Expo 2020 at Delhi Private School at Jebel Ali, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Pupils rehearsing their dance performance for Dubai Expo 2020 at Delhi Private School at Jebel Ali, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Extra-curricular activities returned in September, and many schools will resume activities on a grander scale once all pupils return.

“Extra-curricular activities are back in a very minor way but we are planning to bring them back in full swing from October,” said Shiny Davison, director of learning at Gulf Model School.

Pupils at Delhi Private School Dubai will participate at Expo 2020 Dubai. Its principal said it was working to find a way to have singing and dancing with social distancing.

Ms Nandkeolyar said the school may choose to hold annual school celebration days in-person with pupils, but ask parents to watch it virtually.

Gems Our Own Indian School will create a movie of its annual programme performance which parents will be able to view.

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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

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The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

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Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

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Citizenship-by-investment programmes

United Kingdom

The UK offers three programmes for residency. The UK Overseas Business Representative Visa lets you open an overseas branch office of your existing company in the country at no extra investment. For the UK Tier 1 Innovator Visa, you are required to invest £50,000 (Dh238,000) into a business. You can also get a UK Tier 1 Investor Visa if you invest £2 million, £5m or £10m (the higher the investment, the sooner you obtain your permanent residency).

All UK residency visas get approved in 90 to 120 days and are valid for 3 years. After 3 years, the applicant can apply for extension of another 2 years. Once they have lived in the UK for a minimum of 6 months every year, they are eligible to apply for permanent residency (called Indefinite Leave to Remain). After one year of ILR, the applicant can apply for UK passport.

The Caribbean

Depending on the country, the investment amount starts from $100,000 (Dh367,250) and can go up to $400,000 in real estate. From the date of purchase, it will take between four to five months to receive a passport. 

Portugal

The investment amount ranges from €350,000 to €500,000 (Dh1.5m to Dh2.16m) in real estate. From the date of purchase, it will take a maximum of six months to receive a Golden Visa. Applicants can apply for permanent residency after five years and Portuguese citizenship after six years.

“Among European countries with residency programmes, Portugal has been the most popular because it offers the most cost-effective programme to eventually acquire citizenship of the European Union without ever residing in Portugal,” states Veronica Cotdemiey of Citizenship Invest.

Greece

The real estate investment threshold to acquire residency for Greece is €250,000, making it the cheapest real estate residency visa scheme in Europe. You can apply for residency in four months and citizenship after seven years.

Spain

The real estate investment threshold to acquire residency for Spain is €500,000. You can apply for permanent residency after five years and citizenship after 10 years. It is not necessary to live in Spain to retain and renew the residency visa permit.

Cyprus

Cyprus offers the quickest route to citizenship of a European country in only six months. An investment of €2m in real estate is required, making it the highest priced programme in Europe.

Malta

The Malta citizenship by investment programme is lengthy and investors are required to contribute sums as donations to the Maltese government. The applicant must either contribute at least €650,000 to the National Development & Social Fund. Spouses and children are required to contribute €25,000; unmarried children between 18 and 25 and dependent parents must contribute €50,000 each.

The second step is to make an investment in property of at least €350,000 or enter a property rental contract for at least €16,000 per annum for five years. The third step is to invest at least €150,000 in bonds or shares approved by the Maltese government to be kept for at least five years.

Candidates must commit to a minimum physical presence in Malta before citizenship is granted. While you get residency in two months, you can apply for citizenship after a year.

Egypt 

A one-year residency permit can be bought if you purchase property in Egypt worth $100,000. A three-year residency is available for those who invest $200,000 in property, and five years for those who purchase property worth $400,000.

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  • Engage the bloc's European Investment Bank to drop limits on lending to defence firms
  • Create a savings and investments union to help companies access capital
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