UAE Officially Bans Phones in Schools, Sets New Inspection Rules
- Publish date: Thursday، 28 August 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Students face confiscation and stricter checks as UAE enforces phone-free schools.
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The UAE Ministry of Education just dropped a new rule: no more bringing mobile phones to school. This comes with strict inspection and confiscation measures, all to keep classrooms distraction-free and focused.
Regular Inspections
Schools have to run regular bag checks to make sure the rule sticks. Inspectors can’t touch students, though—kids have to show their stuff themselves. It’s all about keeping things fair and respectful.
Confiscation Rules
Caught with a phone? Say goodbye to it for a while. The first offense means a one-month confiscation. Repeat offenders won’t see their phones again until the school year is over. Parents will also be called in to sign forms before phones are returned.
Discipline and Accountability
The Ministry isn’t playing around. Using phones for cheating, bullying, or anything shady will bring disciplinary action. Plus, if schools don’t enforce the rule, they’ll face administrative violations too.
Why the Ban?
The move isn’t anti-tech—it’s about keeping exams and classes fair, focused, and stress-free. Phones are often linked to cheating, leaks, and unnecessary distractions. The Ministry wants students to learn integrity, focus, and responsibility—no screens needed.