Overview
- The Ministry of Education shifted all nurseries, schools and most university programs to distance learning through Friday following Monday's missile and drone threats from Iran.
- The higher education regulator said essential clinical training, lab work and in-person exams can continue on campus under approved exceptions.
- UAE defence officials reported intercepting missiles on Monday, and a drone strike at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone injured three Indian citizens who were taken to hospital.
- School leaders said they mobilized staff overnight to keep live timetables running online and to support families, especially students in exam years.
- Exams now run on secure platforms with cameras on and no phones, and systems for uploading work aim to protect grading for GCSE and A-level candidates.