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CBSE Cancels Class 12 Board Exams in Middle East Amid Security Concerns

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the Class 12 board examinations scheduled between March and April 2026 for students appearing from several Middle Eastern countries. The decision was announced through an official circular issued on March 15 after reviewing the feasibility of conducting the exams in the region. The cancellation applies to CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. According to the board, all Class 12 examinations scheduled from March 16 to April 10, 2026, in these countries will no longer be conducted. CBSE also clarified that examinations which had earlier been postponed through circulars issued on March 1, March 3, March 5, March 7, and March 9 have now been officially cancelled. The board stated that the process for evaluating students and declaring the results will be announced separately at a later date. The circular was issued by Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations at CBSE, and addressed to principals of all CBSE-affiliated schools in the Middle East. Copies of the notice were also sent to Indian ambassadors in the seven affected countries, the Consul General of India in Dubai, and the Director of the CBSE Regional Office and Centre of Excellence in Dubai. Earlier in March, CBSE had initially postponed the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations scheduled for March 2 and March 3 in the Middle East region through a circular dated March 1. A subsequent notice issued on March 3 further postponed the March 5 and March 6 exams, stating that the board would review the situation and take further decisions regarding examinations scheduled from March 7 onwards. Meanwhile, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has also cancelled the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and Indian School Certificate (ISC) examinations scheduled at all centres in the UAE. Confirming the development, CISCE Chief Executive and Secretary Dr. Joseph Emmanuel said that the results of affected students will be determined through an alternative assessment method, with detailed evaluation guidelines to be announced later. He added that the results for these students will be declared alongside those of students appearing for the exams in India. The cancellations come amid the ongoing security situation in the Middle East. The UAE government has also announced an early start to the spring break for schools and universities, placing students and staff on vacation from March 9 to March 22. Source: Indian Express  

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UAE, US Explore Gaza Governance Post-Israel Withdrawal

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has initiated confidential discussions with Israel and the United States on forming a provisional administration to oversee Gaza’s governance after the anticipated withdrawal of Israeli forces, according to sources familiar with the matter. The proposed plan involves the UAE, the US, and potentially other nations managing security, reconstruction, and governance in Gaza until a restructured Palestinian Authority (PA) is prepared to assume control. Reuters reported that these deliberations are part of behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts involving Western officials and diplomats. The discussions focus on stabilizing Gaza while transitioning governance to a reformed PA capable of administering Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem under a roadmap toward a unified and independent Palestinian state. A UAE official emphasized that the country’s participation hinges on significant reforms within the PA. “The UAE will not participate in any plan that fails to include significant reform of the Palestinian Authority, its empowerment, and the establishment of a credible roadmap toward a Palestinian state,” the official told Reuters. The PA, originally established under the Oslo Accords in the 1990s, was granted limited authority over Palestinian territories. However, the UAE’s position highlights the urgency of structural reforms to strengthen the PA’s governance capacity. Emirati officials also suggested the potential use of private military contractors as part of a peacekeeping force during the transitional period. While this aims to stabilize Gaza, it has drawn concerns from Western nations due to controversies surrounding private contractors in other global conflicts. The UAE’s unique role as a security partner of the US and one of the few Arab nations with diplomatic ties to Israel positions it as a key mediator in the region. However, the lack of concrete plans, coupled with Israel’s opposition to elements of the UAE’s proposal—such as a unified Palestinian state encompassing Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem—underscores the complexities of achieving a lasting solution. The situation remains fluid, with no formal agreements reached. The ongoing deliberations reflect the challenging dynamics of ensuring regional stability and progress toward Palestinian self-determination. Source: swarajyamag Photo Credit: swarajyamag

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CBSE to Establish Office in UAE, Strengthening Educational Ties

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The Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has announced that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will establish an office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the near future. This declaration was made during Pradhan’s three-day visit to Abu Dhabi. He also met with HE Sara Musallam, the Minister of Secretary, and expressed his belief that the IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus would serve as an exemplary symbol of friendship. During his visit, he toured the interim campus located at Zayed University. The IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus is scheduled to commence classes in January 2024. Pleased to meet HE Sara Musallam, MoS for Early Education and Chairperson, ADEK, in Abu Dhabi today. Productive conversations on further expanding our cooperation in education and establishing education as one of the strongest pillars of our bilateral ties. pic.twitter.com/ZaIlE3J8uM — Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) November 1, 2023 Pradhan highlighted the presence of over 100 CBSE schools in the UAE and revealed plans to establish a CBSE office in the country soon. He also met with the Minister of Education, Ahmad Al Falasi, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation between educational institutions in both nations. The MoU seeks to facilitate student and faculty exchange, collaborative research programs, course design, and other initiatives. The MoU is expected to streamline regulations, legal frameworks, and best practices in general and higher education, including national qualification frameworks, to enable the mutual recognition of qualifications between both countries. It also encourages academic collaboration between higher education institutions to offer twinning, joint degree, and dual degree programs, among other initiatives.

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