UAE schools await Friday review as ministry weighs extending remote classes

Last updated: May 08, 2026 | 13:08

Following missile alerts linked to regional tensions involving Iran, the UAE has once again shifted temporarily to distance learning from May 5 to 8. Gulf News Archives

The MOE has not yet announced whether distance learning will continue beyond Friday or if schools will reopen next week. However, the ministry previously stated that the situation would be reviewed on Friday, May 8, 2026, and the period may be extended if necessary as authorities continue to monitor developments.

This is not the first disruption to education in 2026.…