UAE: Joy, relief for stranded students as it’s back to school

UAE: Joy, relief for stranded students as it’s back to school

Several UAE students stranded in India following the flight suspension said the resumption of flights could not have come at a better time as schools are set to reopen in September following the summer break. Speaking to Khaleej Times, most students expressed joy and relief on being able to return to the UAE and their schools. Subhiksha, a Grade 12 student from Gulf Indian High School, was grateful to the UAE authorities for giving importance to education and including students and teachers among the category allowed to return to the UAE. “I was worried as I have to appear for my boards. In-school learning is what we look for while preparing for these crucial exams. Finally, the wait has ended,” she said from India. Besides fully vaccinated residents (who have taken both doses of the vaccine in the UAE) the UAE announced that unvaccinated students and teachers, among other categories will be allowed to fly to the UAE from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria and Uganda. “We faced some problems doing online classes from India and this news has come as a huge relief for us,” Subhiksha said. Syed Ayan, a Grade 10 student at The Indian High School,