UAE Ministry of Education addresses exam cancellation rumors

Sunday, 1 March 2026 13:39

By ARN News Staff

The UAE's Ministry of Education has denied the cancellation of semester or final exams for the current academic year.

The ministry also emphasised the importance of following its official channels for any updates regarding schools and students.

تؤكد #وزارة_التربية_والتعليم عدم صحة ما يتم تداوله بشأن إلغاء الاختبارات الفصلية أو النهائية للعام الأكاديمي الحالي.
وتؤكد على أهمية متابعة القنوات الرسمية المعتمدة للوزارة والتي يتم من خلالها الإعلان عن أي قرارات متعلقة بالطلبة والمدارس. pic.twitter.com/w9EAw3FeG8
— وزارة التربية والتعليم (@MOEUAEofficial) March 1, 2026

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