Abu Dhabi, May 4 (Petra) -- The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced on Monday a temporary shift to remote learning for all higher education institutions, effective from Tuesday until Friday, May 8.

The UAE Ministry of Education issued a parallel decision covering the same period for students, as well as educational and administrative staff, in nurseries and all public and private schools across the country.

Authorities stated the measure was taken to ensure the safety of students and staff, with a formal reassessment of the situation scheduled for May 8.

The move follows an earlier statement from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemning renewed "treacherous terrorist attacks" by Iran targeting civilian sites and facilities within the Emirates.

The ministry reported that the strikes, which utilized missiles and drones, resulted in injuries to three individuals of Indian nationality. Government officials emphasized that the shift to distance learning is a precautionary step to prioritize public safety during the current regional escalation.

//Petra// AF