UAE schools advised to continue with distance learning

Taking into account the adverse weather conditions in the country, schools in the UAE have been advised to continue distance learning for one more day.

Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) urged "all Dubai private schools, nurseries and universities to be flexible and continue providing the option of distance learning on Tuesday, February 13".

On account of prevailing weather conditions, we ask all Dubai private schools, nurseries, and universities to be flexible and continue providing the option of distance learning on Tuesday, Feb 13. Stay safe ☂️

— KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي (@KHDA) February 12, 2024

Meanwhile, distance learning will continue in all public schools in the UAE on Tuesday, February 13, Emirates Education Foundation announced on its official social media handle.

The decision aims to preserve the safety of students and faculty, it added.

مؤسسة الإمارات للتعليم: استمرار الدراسة عن بعد في جميع المدارس الحكومية ليوم غد الثلاثاء 13 فبراير مراعاة للحالة الجوية التي تمر بها الدولة، وحفاظاً على سلامة الطلبة والهيئة التدريسية@ese_ae

— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) February 12, 2024