Why some UAE parents are taking a week off work as children head back to school

For many UAE families, the first week back at school means more than setting early alarms, preparing uniforms and packing lunchboxes. Some working parents are also adjusting their own schedules, taking annual leave or working from home to help their children settle back into a routine. Dubai resident Lamya Hisham, a mother of two children under the age of 10, is among those who planned her annual…