Dubai parents asked not to photograph other students at school events
“In line with UAE privacy requirements and recent guidance being reinforced across private schools, we kindly ask parents and visitors to refrain from taking photographs or videos on school premises where other students or staff may be captured without their consent.”
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- Education · UAE
- What to do
- Parents and visitors must refrain from taking photographs or videos on school premises where other students or staff may be captured without appropriate consent. Schools will provide designated opportunities for family photos.
Parents in Dubai are being reminded to think twice before taking photographs or videos on school premises, as private schools tighten guidance around the filming and sharing of images that may include other students. A recent circular issued to parents at a Dubai school asks families and visitors to refrain from taking photographs or videos where other students or staff may be captured without appropriate consent. The circular states that in line with UAE privacy requirements and recent guidance being reinforced across private schools, parents and visitors should refrain from capturing images without consent. The guidance covers classrooms, corridors, playgrounds, assemblies and drop-off and pick-up areas. Parents are also asked not to share photographs or videos containing other students on social media, WhatsApp groups or other digital platforms without consent. Schools will provide designated opportunities for family photos, and official school photography will continue under established consent and safeguarding procedures.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 5 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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What do I need to do?
Parents and visitors must refrain from taking photographs or videos on school premises where other students or staff may be captured without appropriate consent. Schools will provide designated opportunities for family photos.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
5 Oct 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/dubai-schools-tighten-photography-rules
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