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'Give back the money': Sharjah Ruler orders free education for Sudanese pupils after fees wrongly collected
AE🏛️ PoliticsProgressive6 hr. ago

'Give back the money': Sharjah Ruler orders free education for Sudanese pupils after fees wrongly collected

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Private Education Authority to cease collecting fees from Sudanese students at Sudan Private School and to refund any previously collected amounts. The school was established to provide free education to Sudanese families in Sharjah who could not afford other schooling options. The ruler criticized the introduction of 'nominal' fees as burdensome for low-income families and emphasized direct oversight of the school's operations. A parent's complaint highlighted that fees were demanded after a year of study, with certificates withheld until payments were made. This action reflects broader UAE support for the Sudanese community, including humanitarian efforts such as providing temporary housing, visa assistance, and educational infrastructure in refugee-hosting regions like Chad.

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The National logoThe NationalParty-alignedProgressive6 hr. ago
'Give back the money': Sharjah Ruler orders free education for Sudanese pupils after fees wrongly collected

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Private Education Authority to cease collecting fees from Sudanese students at Sudan Private School and to refund any previously collected amounts. The school was established to provide free education to Sudanese families in Sharjah who could not afford other schooling options. The ruler criticized the introduction of 'nominal' fees as burdensome for low-income families and emphasized direct oversight of the school's operations. A parent's complaint highlighted that fees were demanded after a year of study, with certificates withheld until payments were made. This action reflects broader UAE support for the Sudanese community, including humanitarian efforts such as providing temporary housing, visa assistance, and educational infrastructure in refugee-hosting regions like Chad.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the ruler's decision as a compassionate and corrective measure against institutionalized exploitation, emphasizing the moral obligation of public institutions to serve vulnerable communities. The emphasis on the ruler's personal involvement and direct intervention suggests a left-

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