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The UAE Ministry of Education has extended remote learning for all nurseries, kindergartens, and both public and private schools nationwide until Friday, 17 April, 2026.

An alternate assessment scheme has been announced by India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for Class 12 students in Middle East countries since the remaining board exams were cancelled in the wake of regional tensions. The Board said that the results of these students would be declared along with rest of the students.

In this insight piece, Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Vice Principal, Heriot Watt University Dubai, writes how the past few challenging weeks highlight the resilience of the UAE’s higher education sector and how the university is supporting students and faculty during this time.

India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced an assessment scheme for Class 10 students in Middle East countries based on the number of exams they appeared for after the remaining board examinations were cancelled in light of the ongoing tensions in the region.

The UAE has announced that distance learning will be extended for schools and universities for two weeks after the spring…

As most Board Exams stand cancelled in the Gulf owing to the ongoing regional conflict, Nargish Khambatta, Executive Vice President, GEMS Education, writes an Open Letter to students, reassuring them that the educational ecosystem has their back while they will only emerge stronger from this.

India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to cancel all Class 12 board examinations scheduled from March 16, 2026 till April 10, 2026 in the Middle East in light of the prevailing regional tensions.

A new dedicated hotline that offers free confidential mental wellbeing guidance has been launched by Dubai Health in collaboration with…

The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has warned of the growing threat posed by ‘wiper malware’, which can target individuals and organisations by deleting or damaging data and disrupting systems and services. The council also shared tips to reduce the risks posed.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) has announced new flexible options for students in the Middle East ahead of the upcoming exams in May 2026. The measures include an extension for the coursework submission deadline, an option to transfer registration to another IB World School and even defer their May exams to a later session.