The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed that distance learning will continue for all private educational institutions in Dubai until Friday, March 6, as a precautionary measure amid ongoing regional developments.

In a statement shared on X, the regulator said the safety and well-being of students, parents, teachers and school staff remain its top priority.

KHDA also urged the education community to rely only on official government sources for updates and avoid sharing unverified information.

Nationwide remote learning extended

The decision follows a nationwide announcement by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, confirming that remote learning will continue across the UAE until the same date.

The extension applies to:

• Public and private schools
• Universities and higher education institutions
• All students
• Academic and administrative staff

In a joint statement, the two ministries said teaching and learning will proceed remotely under established assessment frameworks.

Authorities added that the situation will continue to be closely monitored, with further measures introduced if necessary to ensure the safety of students and the wider education community.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has urged residents across the UAE to strictly follow safety instructions when warning sirens are activated.

The authority stressed that these alerts are issued only to protect lives.

Officials noted that some people have been leaving their homes or stopping their vehicles to film or take photos after hearing warning messages. NCEMA warned that this behaviour is dangerous and could put lives at risk.

“The warning is issued for your safety,” the authority said, urging everyone to move immediately to a safe location and stay there until an official all-clear announcement confirms the situation is safe.

What you should do

• If you are at home: Stay indoors and move to a safe area immediately.
• If you are driving: Continue to your destination, and once you arrive, go directly to the nearest safe shelter.
• Do not stop to film, take photos, or gather in open areas.

NCEMA also warned that failing to follow official instructions could result in legal action.

Residents are encouraged to cooperate fully with safety directives to protect themselves and the wider community.

The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has temporarily stopped all in-person consular services until further notice.

This means no walk-in services will be available for now.

The decision follows guidance from the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, which recently advised private companies to allow remote work and avoid having people stay in open areas.

The Embassy said this is a precautionary step to protect both Pakistani residents and its staff.

Updates about when services will resume will be shared on the Embassy’s official channels.

Need Emergency Help?

If you have an urgent issue, you can contact the Embassy at:

Landline: +971 2 4447800
Mobile: +971 50 121 0260
WhatsApp: +971 50 124 8934

Pakistani nationals in the UAE are advised to follow instructions from local authorities and stay updated through official announcements.