CONFIRMED: All schools and universities across the UAE will officially close for four weeks from Sunday, March 8.

The Ministry of Education made the announcement on Twitter on Tuesday night.

During the closure, the facilities will be sanitized.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority confirmed the move, which was taken with the best interests of the health and safety of the students.

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The MOH announced the schools will be deep cleaned during that time

All schools & universities in the UAE will be closed for 4 weeks starting Sunday March 8. Facilities will be deep cleaned during this time. pic.twitter.com/Y6kkD74sZe

— وزارة التربية والتعليم (@MOEUAEofficial) March 3, 2020

“This decision was made in the best interests of the health & safety of students and the wider education community at schools & universities.”

This decision was made in the best interests of the health & safety of students and the wider education community at schools & universities. pic.twitter.com/DAnjId6Nb8

— وزارة التربية والتعليم (@MOEUAEofficial) March 3, 2020

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