Dubai private schools will be closed for a week, starting Monday, May 2, for Eid Al Fitr.
Making the announcement on Twitter, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said "Bad news for those of you who were hoping for a short Eid holiday – it’s a whole week!"
Schools will reopen on Monday, May 9.
UAE intercepts 5 ballistic missiles and 35 drones on Wednesday
UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said.
One injured from fallen sharpnel in Umm Al Quwain
One person has been injured from falling shrapnel following a drone interception in Umm Al Quwain, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
One dead in debris incident at farm in Fujairah
Authorities have announced on Wednesday that fallen debris from a drone interception at a farm in Fujairah's Al Rifaa area on Wednesday caused the death of one individual.
UAE forecasts strong winds, rough sea conditions
UAE weather authorities have forecasted rough sea conditions accompanied by strong winds that are expected to last until April 3.
UAE President receives call from Russian President
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Tuesday from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.
UAE intercepts 12 missiles and 36 drones on Tuesday
UAE air defences intercepted 8 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 36 drones launched from Iran on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said.
UAE joins UN Human Rights Council consultative group
The United Arab Emirates has been appointed to the Consultative Group of the UN Human Rights Council, representing the Asia-Pacific region.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Greek Defence Minister discuss Iran developments
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the repercussions of Iran's attacks targeting the UAE and several regional countries during a meeting with Nikos Dendias, Greece's Minister of National Defence, on Tuesday.
Economy Minister confirms stable food prices, secure supply
The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, reaffirmed the country's ability to maintain sufficient food supplies and stable prices, during a tour of a leading national companies in the food manufacturing sector in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
UAE extends distance learning for universities until April 17
The UAE has extended distance learning across all higher education institutions until Friday, April 17, with exemptions for "priority programmes that require physical attendance".
Dubai's KHDA opens applications for student scholarship programme
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has opened applications for its scholarship scheme aimed at supporting high-achieving Emirati students.
UAE President holds talks with Qatar's Emir in Abu Dhabi
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the implications of the ongoing military escalation during talks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Abu Dhabi.
Authorities in the UAE have released a series of videos that guide residents on the safety protocols to follow when receiving emergency alerts, especially while driving or visiting a mall.
UAE fuel prices to go up in April
Motorists in the UAE will pay more at the pumps in April.
Four injured in fallen debris incident in southern Dubai
Four people were injured on Tuesday after debris from a successful interception fell on residential houses in southern Dubai.
No final exams for UAE's Grade 12 IB students this year
Final exams for Grade 12 students in IB schools in the UAE have been cancelled, keeping public safety in mind, International Baccalaureate Organisation announced.
UAE air forces respond to incoming missile, drone threats on Tuesday
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced that it is responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Tuesday, with the public advised to remain in a safe location.
UAE issues alert on rainfall, strong winds across country
The UAE weather authority has forecast rainfall and strong winds over scattered areas in the country that are expected to continue until Wednesday.
Dubai authorities extinguish oil tanker fire after drone attack
Response teams have successfully extinguished the fire that broke out after a drone targeted a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai's waters on Tuesday.
Minor injuries reported after debris fire in Dubai's Al Badaa
Authorities in Dubai responded to a fire at an abandoned house in the Al Badaa area caused by debris from an air defence interception, Dubai Media Office (DMO) said on Tuesday.
UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said.
One person has been injured from falling shrapnel following a drone interception in Umm Al Quwain, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
Authorities have announced on Wednesday that fallen debris from a drone interception at a farm in Fujairah's Al Rifaa area on Wednesday caused the death of one individual.
