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Due to the celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, which falls on Sunday, November 8th this year, some schools with an Indian curriculum in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are considering granting students extra time to spend with loved ones, which could result in a four-day break.

At GEMS Our Own Indian School in Dubai, Director and CEO Lalita Suresh stated that the festive period adjacent to the weekend will allow families to celebrate the festival together. She emphasized that Diwali is a valuable celebration that unites families and communities in an atmosphere of joy, hope, and unity.

The school plans its academic calendar to accommodate the festival while maintaining the required number of school days. Lalita Suresh noted that thanks to the holiday adjacent to the weekend, families can enjoy a welcome four-day break, which will be a wonderful opportunity to pause, reconnect, and create unforgettable memories with relatives.

In Abu Dhabi, Shining Star International School is also planning a four-day break, integrating Diwali holidays into its calendar in accordance with the emirate's requirements for school days. Director Abhilasha Singh stated that schools are obligated to adhere to the prescribed number of school days while allocating time for important cultural events.

Abhilasha Singh clarified that ADEK allows a maximum of 196 school days with a minimum requirement of 191 days. The school meets this requirement and is entitled to allocate two days for Diwali and one day for another autumn festival, as well as one day for a parent-teacher meeting. She added that the school goes through the necessary approval procedure before announcing holidays to families by submitting applications through the ADEK events calendar.

For parents, such an extended break provides an opportunity to organize family gatherings, prepare traditional festive dishes, and help children participate in celebrations without the immediate pressure of returning to school.

However, not all schools with an Indian curriculum in the UAE grant extra days off for Diwali. At Sharjah Indian School, the academic calendar is structured around the emirate's weekly school structure, and holidays are included within the available school days. A school representative explained that there are no separate Diwali holidays in Sharjah because schools now have three days off every week, leaving four working days.

He explained that previously, schools had a reserve of four days off per year that could be used for festivals like Onam or Diwali. However, the current system, which mandates four working days a week and a comprehensive CBSE curriculum, does not allow for additional days off. This agreement was reached with the school directors initially.

The State Department of Transit of Amazonas (Detran-AM) has opened registrations for 1,180 free opportunities in ten different traffic courses. These training sessions are conducted by the Public Traffic School (Eptran) throughout the month of November and are available both in-person and remotely (EaD).

Among the training options are courses focused on defensive driving, basic mechanics, recertification for offending drivers, school transport, and passenger transport. It is important to note that the spots are limited.

In-person courses

Six courses will be offered in person, with 30 spots designated for each, divided between morning and afternoon shifts. In the morning, participants can choose Defensive Driving, Offender Driver Recertification, Collective Passenger Transport, and School Transport. The Defensive Driving course is scheduled to start on November 9th, while the others are expected to begin on November 16th.

In the afternoon shift, there are available spots for Basic Motorcycle Mechanics, starting on November 9th, and Emergency Vehicle Transport, scheduled to begin on November 16th. Registration for all in-person courses must be completed by November 5th or while spots remain. Interested parties must go to the Eptran reception, located at the Detran-AM post in Shopping Manaus Via Norte, from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm. To participate, it is mandatory to present a National Driver's License (CNH) and proof of residence. Specifically for the Basic Motorcycle Mechanics course, the CNH must be category A.

Distance learning courses

The EaD modality offers a total of 1,000 spots, distributed equally among four different courses, offering 250 spots for each. These courses are: Basic Mechanics, School Transport Monitor, Defensive Driving, and Defensive Driving for Motorcyclists.

For the Basic Mechanics, Defensive Driving, and Defensive Driving for Motorcyclists courses, the documentary requirements include presenting the CNH and proof of residence. The School Transport Monitor course requires additional documents: identification document or CNH, a minimum of High School II education certificate, a negative certificate issued by the Federal Police, and proof of residence. Furthermore, it is a necessary condition to be over 18 years old.

How to get information

Any questions regarding the registration processes or the courses themselves can be clarified through the phone numbers (92) 98557-2767, 3643-0092, and 3643-0057. Additionally, technical support can be contacted via the email address provided on the teaching platform.