UAE to announce key update on in-person and remote learning tomorrow
Nurseries begin phased reopening alongside safety drills and staff training programmes nationwide
ABU DHABI – The Education, Human Development and Community Development Council has initiated a nationwide phase aimed at ensuring full preparedness of educational institutions across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in response to ongoing assessments by relevant authorities.
The move reflects a coordinated approach to safeguarding the education system while maintaining continuity of learning under varying circumstances.
Authorities have also confirmed that an important update regarding the resumption of in-person or remote learning will be announced tomorrow, 15th April 2026, through official approved channels of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The announcement is expected to provide clarity for families, students, and the wider academic community.
National phase
The newly launched national phase focuses on strengthening institutional readiness across all levels of education, ensuring that schools, nurseries, and higher education establishments are aligned under a unified operational framework. It comes as part of the UAE’s broader approach of structured planning, careful assessment, and prioritising community safety. The Council has emphasised that decisions related to learning modes will continue to be guided by coordinated evaluations and inter-authority collaboration.
The framework integrates federal and local education bodies, ensuring consistency in preparedness measures across the country. This includes alignment of protocols and readiness strategies, designed to ensure education systems can respond efficiently to different scenarios while maintaining stability in academic delivery.
Safety readiness
As part of the implementation phase, comprehensive programmes have been launched to prepare educational facilities and strengthen staff readiness across nurseries, schools, and universities. These measures include safety and security protocols, evacuation planning, and structured training for teaching and administrative staff.
Particular attention is being placed on psychological preparedness and operational resilience, ensuring that staff are equipped to respond effectively in exceptional or emergency situations. The Council stated that such measures are essential in supporting a gradual and well-managed transition towards in-person learning when directed by authorities.
Institutional checks
A series of field evaluation visits is being carried out by ministries and local education authorities to assess institutional readiness on the ground. These inspections aim to verify compliance with safety standards and ensure that updated assessment reports are submitted in line with evolving developments.
In addition, ongoing reviews are being conducted to maintain a clear and accurate understanding of the readiness levels across educational institutions. The process is designed to support timely decision-making and ensure that all institutions are aligned with national requirements and operational benchmarks.
Nurseries restart
The phased reopening of nurseries has already commenced, beginning with those located in government buildings and commercial premises. Other nurseries are being permitted to offer home-based childcare services under approved regulations and procedures.
This gradual approach is supported by strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring that early childhood education services resume in a controlled and structured manner. Authorities have highlighted that this step forms part of broader efforts to restore normalcy while maintaining precautionary measures.
Learning guidance
The Ministry of Education is developing a unified national implementation guidance framework for schools and nurseries, translating approved protocols into operational procedures across all jurisdictions. This is intended to ensure consistency in application while allowing for coordinated flexibility where required.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is overseeing aligned guidance for universities and higher education institutions, ensuring that academic continuity is maintained across all levels. Emirate-level education authorities will also issue local circulars to support implementation within their respective jurisdictions.
Awareness and guidance materials are being prepared for students and staff to strengthen understanding of safety procedures and enhance readiness under different learning scenarios. These initiatives are designed to support seamless transitions between in-person and remote learning modes, ensuring uninterrupted education delivery.
Regular monitoring of the situation continues, with authorities maintaining ongoing assessments to ensure decisions are made in line with the highest safety standards and current developments. The Council reiterated that collaboration between families, institutions, and authorities remains central to sustaining educational continuity across the country, with the forthcoming announcement tomorrow expected through official communication channels of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.