A phased return of students has begun as thousands attended Abu Dhabi schools.
Thousands returned to classrooms on Monday for the first time this year and private schools joined government-run schools across the country in resuming face-to-face education.
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Schools had geared up to return to full capacity on January 3 only for distance learning and the long wait was finally over on Monday morning as pupils relished the opportunity to reunite with friends and school staff.
Authorities had announced that a phased return of pupils at all government-run schools nationwide and private schools in Abu Dhabi would take place on January 24 and 31.
