What parents must know about KHDA’s new campus ‘safe zones’ and rules Last updated: April 27, 2026 | 17:03 Students at GEMS Metropole school in Dubai. Picture used for illustrative purposes. Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News Dubai: Schools in the UAE have resumed in-person learning , with a phased return to normal operations following weeks of disruption. Here is what parents need to know about school reopening rules, safe zones and the resumption of outdoor activities in Dubai. When did schools reopen? Schools across the UAE reopened on April 20 after more than 40 days of distance learning, introduced due to regional tensions linked to the US-Israel-Iran war. In Dubai, private schools were only permitted to reopen after receiving approval from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Schools were required to sign a reopening Acknowledgment and Consent Form and ensure all staff completed reopening protocol training.…