Education chiefs met to discuss reopening schools and universities in September.
They were briefed on the possibility of studies resuming across general educational institutions, and also about the potential restrictions needed to reduce the risks of contracting the coronavirus.
Safety measures could include social distancing and face masks, education experts said.
Minister of Education Hussain Al Hammadi said the possibility of resuming classes, including the reopening of public and private universities and schools, would be made in line with precautionary health measures.
He said any reopening would also take into account the evolving dangers from coronavirus, and that student safety would be the top priority.
Mr Al Hammadi said the ministry wanted to ensure the highest levels of protection and safety for students, teaching and administrative staff. It also wanted to help workers through the disinfection programmes at educational institutions.
The Education and Human Resources Council praised the efforts of the Ministry of Education, educational bodies and teaching and administrative staff at government and private universities and schools.
It also praised guardians and students for the co-operation they showed in implementing the distance learning system.
UAE schools are expected to look vastly different when they bring pupils back to the campus, education experts said.
Children will walk into school premises wearing face masks. They will get their temperature checked before the morning attendance, play contact-free sports, and will sit metres away from their peers.
Schools in the UAE are scheduled to open on August 30, but there is no confirmation yet on whether remote learning will continue into the next academic year.
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Gallery: Coronavirus in the UAE
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An Emirati man waits to be seen at the Passports Department as civil servants return to work following the easing of restrictions in Dubai. AFP -
Chairs at the Passports Department are set up to adhere to social distancing as civil servants return to work following the easing of restrictions in Dubai. AFP -
Nur Kumari Dhungel works at Fairouz Coffee & Roastery with her husband Ram Kumar. The roastery specializes in Arabic coffee, Turkish coffee, and specialty espresso coffee beans. Reem Mohammed/The National -
Abra or water taxi services resume with a reduction in passengers. Antonie Robertson / The National -
A man selling souvenirs browses his phone while wearing a face mask as he waits for potential clients. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Women walk along the beach in Dubai as the sun rises. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Shops within Souk Khabeer, in the old part of Bur Dubai. It remains closed. Antonie Robertson / The National -
A door man smiles at the camera while waiting inside a restaurant for patrons to arrive. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Two women take a selfie while walking along Dubai Creek. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Dubai Mall’s Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Malls in Dubai have fully reopened, allowing 100 per cent capacity. Reem Mohammed / The National -
Staffers at Hafiz Mustafa store in Dubai Mall wear mandatory face masks as part of safety measures against coronavirus. Reem Mohammed / The National -
A man wears. a face mask at 'At The Top' in Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed / The National -
Visitors wear masks are they take a look arround at 'At The Top' in Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed/The National -
A sign shows the rules for visitors when going to At The Top, Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed / The National -
Signs requiring people to social distance at Dubai Mall’s Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Reem Mohammed / The National
