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Universities across the UAE will partially reopen while still offering classes online for any students who do not need to be on campus, authorities announced on Sunday. Hussain Al Hammadi, the Minister of Education, said priority would be given to students who needed to use facilities, such aslaboratories, on campus.
Mr Al Hammadi said the blended learning programme would be the safest option for students and staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
He said safety measures would be introduced at the universities to protect those who will be on campus.
Mr Al Hammadi delivered the news during a meeting with higher education institutions to discuss their operational plans for the academic year and the challenges Covid-19 may present.
"In light of the current health situation, we decided that the priority of education in universities should be remote for lectures," he said.
"Personal attendance will restricted to a limited number of staff and students, whose presence in practical and [...]
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