Schools in UAE must be equipped with internal, external surveillance cameras, says ministry

The UAE Ministry of Education has emphasized the critical need for schools to be equipped with both internal and external surveillance cameras. This directive aims to bolster student safety and security within educational institutions.

Beyond surveillance, the ministry also highlighted the importance of maintaining safe physical environments. This includes ensuring school walls, ceilings, and floors are free from defects, and that all corridors and staircases are clear and facilitate smooth movement. The ministry also stressed the necessity for school transportation to comply with current legislation, requiring bus drivers and supervisors to possess the necessary permits for their profession.

"Schools must implement comprehensive policies and procedures which ensure the preservation of student health and safety at all times, and verify the availability of first aid kits in sufficient numbers in the school building and school buses," the Ministry of Education affirmed. The directive also underscored the importance of electrical safety within school premises.

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Schools must implement comprehensive policies and procedures which ensure the preservation of student health and safety at all times, and verify the availability of first aid kits in sufficient numbers in the school building and school buses