The UAE Ministry of Education has denied reports suggesting extension of distance-learning for schools until May 1.
In a post on social media platform X, the ministry clarified that this information is "inaccurate".
The authority reiterated that all decisions related to education will be announced through the ministry's official channels.
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— وزارة التربية والتعليم (@MOEUAEofficial) April 13, 2026
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