Private and public school pupils to learn remotely on Fridays during Ramadan

Ramadan with the Family initiative announced by Ministry of Education

Remote learning will apply to all pupils except those with pre-arranged exams on those days. Photo: Jumeirah College

Pupils in public schools will be distance learning on Fridays throughout Ramadan, the Ministry of Education confirmed.

This will apply to all pupils, except those who are taking pre-arranged exams on those days. The Ministry of Education announced the “Ramadan with the Family” initiative for those attending public school on the platform X.

"Every Friday of the week during Ramadan will be a study from home for students, with the exception of those whose exam schedules have been approved for Fridays during Ramadan. The Ministry also distributed a guide about student activities with their guardians, with the aim of promoting a supportive family environment during Ramadan.

On Thursday, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, directed the Dubai Government to allow employees flexible and remote working hours during Ramadan, which is expected to begin on Saturday, March 1, however the start date will be confirmed by the UAE's Moon-sighting committee.

The Crown Prince later directed that private school pupils in Dubai would have the option of remote learning on Fridays throughout Ramadan.

Pupils with mandatory in-person examinations on Fridays are exempt from this arrangement, Dubai Media Office stated.

"Additionally, schools are encouraged to accommodate families for whom remote learning may not be suitable by allowing students to attend classes in person if needed."

It was also announced on Thursday that government workers in Ajman could work from home on Fridays during the holy month. Official working hours during Ramadan for public sector staff in the emirate will be from 9am until 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 9am to noon on Fridays.