Dubai private schools will be closed for a week, starting Monday, May 2, for Eid Al Fitr.
Making the announcement on Twitter, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said "Bad news for those of you who were hoping for a short Eid holiday – it’s a whole week!"
Schools will reopen on Monday, May 9.
UAE 'successfully' intercepts new wave of Iranian missiles
The UAE Ministry of Defence said it has successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles launched towards the country without any damage or injuries.
All flight operations at DXB, DWC suspended until further notice
Dubai Airports has confirmed that all flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) are suspended until further notice.
UAE condemns Iranian missile attacks on territory
The UAE has strongly condemned Iran's missile strikes on its territory and several other nations in the region, calling it a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter.
UAE intercepts several Iranian missiles
The UAE's Ministry of Defence said it has successfully intercepted a number of Iranian missiles targeting the country and confirmed missile debris in a residential area led to the death of a civilian.
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