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Look: UAE parents drop kids off at school with tearful hugs, excited smiles
Khaleej Times set out to capture these magic moments as children go back to school — some for the first time ever
- PUBLISHED: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 11:48 AM UPDATED: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 1:54 PM
[Editors note: With students returning back to their second home today, Khaleej Times is on the ground covering heartwarming back-to-school stories, traffic situation and police's intensified monitoring. Follow the KT live blog for latest updates.]
Nervous butterflies, anticipation of seeing friends again, and the sadness of leaving behind golden summer vacation days — mixed feelings are in the air as students go back to school in the UAE.
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Khaleej Times set out to capture these magic moments as parents drop off their kids to school this morning — some for the first time ever — as parents, teachers and students alike brace themselves for another academic year.
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Parking lots outside schools saw many happy reunions this morning, as students eagerly greeted their friends after the long break.
Parents were seen carefully guiding their children towards school buildings, as they and the kids alike took in their surroundings.
Moms and dads waited patiently to take their young first-timers into the school buildings, easing the transition.
The understandably big change proved to be overwhelming for a few, who looked less than happy to be back at school. However, experienced parents know the tears and frowns only last for a few minutes, quickly disappearing as students get wrapped up in the activities for the day.
Families did not miss the chance to save these important moments for posterity, with parents whipping out their phones to take pictures before saying goodbye to their kids for the day.
Police presence at the schools had a calming effect on the students, as the reliable and kind officers greeted the little ones on their way in.
Officer Mohamed Kul Mohamed Lal can be seen here putting students' and parents' mind at ease, and giving a fist bump to Cambridge International School student Vivaan.
