Sharjah's eastern region confirms remote learning

Saturday, 2 October 2021 23:13

By ARN News Staff

Private schools and nurseries located in Sharjah's eastern region will shift to remote learning on Sunday and Monday as a precautionary measure against tropical cyclone Shaheen.

The Sharjah Private Education Authority's (SPEA) latest decision applies to institutions in Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Deba Al-Hisn.

SPEA will continue to monitor the situation closely in coordination with relevant authorities.

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has announced that private schools and nurseries located in the eastern part of the emirate, which include cities of Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Deba Al-Hisn, will shift to online education during Sunday and Monday. #SPEA #Announcement
— هيئة الشـارقة للتعليم الخاص (@shjspea) October 2, 2021

'Shaheen' intensified into a 'category 1' tropical cyclone earlier today and is expected to have an impact on parts of the UAE and Oman.

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