The UAE has announced that they are extending the distance learning system for all students across the country as an ongoing preventive measure to halt the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Tweets from the official account of the UAE government (@UAEGov) reveal that Dr. Amna Al Dahak, spokesperson of the Ministry of Education stated that this move applies for both public and private schools and universities, citing that the main reason is to safeguard the health of students and teachers.
Speaking also at the briefing, Dr. Amna Al Dahak, Ministry of Education Spokesperson, announced the extension of the distance learning system for students of public and private schools and universities until the end of the current academic year. #UAEGov
— UAEGov (@uaegov) March 30, 2020
Dr. Al Dahak furthered that the Ministry of Education is working nonstop to develop smart solutions for final examinations to be held in the coming months.
It is an additional precautionary measure to avoid the spread of Coronavirus and protect students and teachers. The Ministry of Education is currently working on developing smart solutions for final assessment and examinations, Dr. Al Dahak said.
— UAEGov (@uaegov) March 30, 2020
