Abu Dhabi confirms remote learning extension

Abu Dhabi's Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has approved an extension of remote learning for educational institutions for one week, from January 17.

The decision applies to all public and private schools in the emirate, as well as universities, colleges and training institutes.

The move is aimed at enabling educational facilities to be fully prepared for a safe return for students.

Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has approved an extension of remote learning for one week from 17 January, 2022 to enable all education facilities to be fully prepared for a safe return for students. pic.twitter.com/kwVDD4zzed

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) January 12, 2022

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) earlier confirmed that distance learning would be extended for a week at public schools and universities.