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SHARE Private schools in the UAE have immunised thousands of pupils against Covid-19 in the week since authorities approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged 12 to 15. Principals believe the move will reassure parents about sending their children back to school and help them resume in-person extracurricular activities. Delhi Private School Dubai booked slots for more than 2,000 pupils to be vaccinated this week, of whom 800 received their first dose last weekend. About 4,000 pupils attend the school. Gems Education, the country’s largest school developer, has ensured...

UAE: Expat parents share experiences, as kids get their first Pfizer-BioNTech jab dhanusha@khaleejtimes.com Filed on May 22, 2021 Supplied photo Kids looking forward to returning to school after taking vaccination Now that they have received the first dose of their vaccinations against Covid-19, expatriate children in the UAE, between the age groups of 12-15, are looking forward to returning to school, Khaleej Times has learnt. The students are looking forward to heading out for sports activities, having face-to-face interactions with their peers and classmates, and living a slig...

Indian girl in Dubai helps recycle e-waste ​ By IANS | Published on ​ Fri, Jan 15 2021 13:51 IST | ​ 0 Views   A record 53.6 million metric tonnes (Mt) of electronic waste was generated worldwide in 2019, up 21 per cent in just five years, the UN's Global E-waste Monitor 2020 said on Thursday. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/via IANS). Image Source: IANS News Dubai, Jan 15 : A 15-year-old Indian girl based in Dubai has launched a campaign via which she has helped collect more than 25 tonnes of e-waste for recycling in more than four years, a media report said on Friday. According to Riv...