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UAE President orders payment of AED155 million of student debts

Thursday, 4 April 2024 17:30

By ARN News Staff

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The President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued directives to settle the outstanding financial dues of UAE resident students registered in the country's government schools.

The initiative taken by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan demonstrates the value of giving that is rooted in the UAE community and is part of his approach to provide support to students and enhance their drive to succeed in their studies.

The initiative covers students residing in the UAE and registered in UAE government schools, where all their outstanding dues for their studies until the 2023-2024 academic year will be settled, in coordination with the Emirates Schools Establishment.

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