Many students in the UAE are going back to school today, with two weeks of remote-learning approved in
Abu Dhabi.
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said all private schools in Dubai will continue to function "as usual", with parents selecting between "face-to-face or distance learning for their children".
Schools in the capital will continue remote learning for all students at both public and private schools for the first two weeks of the new term.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge K12 Education, Licensing and Compliance Division Director, Dr Tareq Al Ameri, told Dubai Eye 103.8's Business Breakfast that the decision was taken to ensure everyone's health during this period.
He went on to explain how the PCR tests for the COVID-19 virus will be applied at the schools.
Earlier, the UAE's Ministry of Education had announced that public schools will follow the distance-learning module for the new term.
The studying hours will be set according to the schedules and the time distribution agreed before the first semester.
Fifty per cent of schools' administrative and technical staff will be allowed to work on shifts.
The Emirati field hospital in the Gaza Strip is continuing to provide medical services and perform surgeries for injured and sick Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Sharjah City Municipality has confirmed that no fines have been imposed on motorists who violated public parking regulations during the recent extreme weather conditions.
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has established a Disaster and Crisis Management Office as part of efforts to enhance the health security system in the emirate.
The UAE has welcomed a review report on the performance of the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), affirming its crucial role in supporting relief and development efforts for the Palestinian people.
The local Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah has confirmed the reopening of all roads, which had been blocked after record rains last week left several parts indundated.
More inter-city public bus services have been restarted by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), including Route E100 connecting Al Ghubaiba and Abu Dhabi central bus stations.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai has praised the emirate's resilience and collective response thought the recent weather conditions.
"Reaching the Last Mile", a global health initiative led by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has pledged AED 55 million to the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE).
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs has expressed his gratitude for the solidarity and support shown by the Pakistani government following challenging weather conditions last week.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer have discussed the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
The Emirati field hospital in the Gaza Strip is continuing to provide medical services and perform surgeries for injured and sick Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Sharjah City Municipality has confirmed that no fines have been imposed on motorists who violated public parking regulations during the recent extreme weather conditions.