An 'outbreak of gastroenteritis' forced a Dubai school to be shut down for two days this week.
That's according to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), which carried out an investigation at the Kindergarten Starters in Garhoud.
It comes after more than two dozen students at the school complained of nausea and fever.
The Indian curriculum school operated by Gems Education have told parents that they will reopen again on Sunday.
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Twenty five judges take the oath in Sharjah
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Dubai Police impounds 497 vehicles over unpaid traffic fines
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Public parking in Dubai, excluding multi-level terminals, will be free of charge on Friday, August 28 — the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
Dubai Police have drawn up an integrated security and traffic plan to ensure a safe return for students and smoother traffic around schools as the new academic year begins.
The UAE has expressed its condolences and solidarity with Nepal following floods and landslides that have left dozens dead, injured or missing and caused significant damage.
