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Tai Po blaze probe: temporary removal of fireproof windows ‘complied with rules’
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4/21/2026

Tai Po blaze probe: temporary removal of fireproof windows ‘complied with rules’

A Labour Department official has told an inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po inferno that the temporary removal of fireproof windows from emergency passages in the blaze-hit estate complied with occupational safety protocols, triggering questions on whether the interests of workers and residents are at odds. The inquiry also heard on Tuesday that a department officer had misled Wang Fuk Court residents by claiming the fire resistance of renovation material was outside the purview of the law,...

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Over One Million UAE Students Return to Classrooms After 50 Days of Remote Learning
NEWS
4/20/2026AI summary

Over One Million UAE Students Return to Classrooms After 50 Days of Remote Learning

More than one million students across the UAE returned to classrooms on Monday, April 13, 2026, after nearly 50 days of distance education due to regional geopolitical tensions. The nationwide reopening applies to schools, nurseries, and universities with strict safety measures including designated safe zones, suspended assemblies, closed canteens, and emergency drills. While campuses have reopened, institutions maintain hybrid learning options for families who prefer remote learning. Traffic safety measures include Dh1,000 fines for violations of school bus rules.

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