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Anam Rizvi

Anam Rizvi

National Reporter
UAE
Anam joined The National as a news reporter in 2014, when she specialised in covering health in Abu Dhabi. After working as an independent journalist in the UK for a year, Anam rejoined The National in 2018 as the UAE education reporter. She earned her master’s degree in international journalism from Cardiff University. Her favourite stories focus on child rights, mental health, women’s issues, and culture. Among friends, she is known for her love for books, cartoons, and chocolates.
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Dubai's private schools are reducing the day to six hours during Ramadan. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai to shorten school days to five hours during Ramadan

Sharjah also announces six hour school days during the holy month

UAEMarch 08, 2024
Abu Dhabi University has teamed up with Neubio to produce cheaper cochlear implants for those with impaired hearing in the UAE. Jeff Topping / The National
Abu Dhabi University teams up with Swiss company to make cheaper ear implants

Newly launched UAE Hears the World Initiative aims to make cochlear implants available to those in need

UAEMarch 07, 2024
Cancer survivor Aurelia Reeves, 11, has donated 33cm of her hair to children battling the disease. Photo: Aurelia Reeves
Dubai pupil raises Dh11,000 and donates hair after brave cancer battle

Aurelia Reeves, 11, survived a rare form of the illness after receiving a stem cell transplant at five months old

UAEMarch 05, 2024
Eeman Syeda won global recognition when she was named as one of the 18 most influential teenagers in the world for her sustainable fashion show. Shruti Jain for The National
Dubai-based teen wins global recognition for charity fashion shows

Eeman Syeda is on a mission to replace fast fashion with a more sustainable alternative, while also leaving an impact on communities.

EducationFebruary 26, 2024
The Emirates flight from Dubai to Toronto was due to resume its journey at 11am UK time. Courtesy: Emirates
Emirates flight to Toronto diverted to Glasgow due to medical emergency

Flight E241 landed in Scotland where medical staff met passenger who required treatment, says airline

TransportFebruary 25, 2024
Dubai Creek's walls are set to be upgraded and modernised. Wam
Dh112 million project launched to rebuild walls along Dubai Creek

Project is expected to be completed in 14 months, says Dubai Municipality

HeritageFebruary 25, 2024
Mobile phone use is banned in several schools in the UAE. EPA
UAE schools cut off mobile phone use to remove distractions

A ban on mobile phones was announced in England this week, but many UAE schools already have strong measures in place

EducationFebruary 23, 2024
Placing too much importance on social media influencers and their health advice can be dangerous, experts have warned. Photo: Getty
Young people at risk from social media-driven diet trends, experts warn

Teenagers are vulnerable to accepting advice from unqualified influencers on social media, say health professionals

EducationFebruary 21, 2024
A UAE expert said there would be benefits to teaching social media use at schools. Photo: Xavier Lorenzo
Social media should be taught in schools, says UAE expert

Expert says online platforms must be embraced in order to ensure their responsible use

EducationFebruary 16, 2024
British seats of learning, such as the University of Oxford, remain popular with UAE students. Getty
UK, Japan and Netherlands attracting UAE university students

Visa changes, quality of life and wanting to go somewhere less conventional are driving undergraduate choices, say experts

EducationFebruary 15, 2024
Heavy rain caused flooding across the Emirates on Monday. Antonie Robertson / The National
Heavy rain forces some schools in UAE to extend distance learning

Several schools require more time due to damage caused by storm

EducationFebruary 12, 2024
The University of Toronto's St George campus. Canada hosted more than 900,000 international students in 2023. Reuters
UAE students review options as Canada cuts visa numbers by 35%

Ottawa last month introduced two-year cap that will see 360,000 study permits issued in 2024

UAEFebruary 09, 2024
Schools throughout the UAE believe their Emiratisation efforts are on target. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE schools launch graduate search to hit Emiratisation goals

Sharjah authorities say 85 Emirati teachers have been trained since 2019 amid drive to increase number of locals in private sector

EducationFebruary 07, 2024
The top 10 most rigorous education systems in the world have been revealed. AFP
South Korea and Finland among world's toughest education systems

Study assessed seven metrics including curriculum rigour, exams, pupil stress and IQ scores

EducationFebruary 01, 2024
Mamoura British Academy will award scholarships for outstanding academic achievement. Aldar Education
Aldar Education launches scholarship programme at three schools

Scholarship aimed at grade six pupils who will join the schools in the new academic year

UAEJanuary 30, 2024
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