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. UAE schools had earlier switched to remote learning during the Iran-related regional conflict before gradually reopening in April . Why are schools in the UAE distance learning? According to the Ministry of Education, the move was introduced as a precautionary measure to protect students, teachers and staff while ensuring classes continued without interruption.…