Remote Learning Extension, Missile Interceptions & Increased Petrol Prices

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It’s been a long week, and it’s only Tuesday 🥲

NEWS

UAE Extends Remote Learning Period To April 17 Amid Regional Developments

  • In light of ongoing regional developments, the remote learning period will now continue until Friday, April 17, 2026, subject to extension after weekly reviews.

  • This nationwide directive applies to students, teachers, and administrative staff across the full spectrum of the educational sector.

  • MOE emphasised that the decision is rooted in a commitment to the well-being of the academic community.

  • The Ministry has also reassured parents and students that the quality of education will not be compromised 🙏

NEWS

Petrol Prices Will Increase This April ⛽️⬆️

  • This time, prices are going up, ranging between 30% and 70%.

  • The three main petrol variants, Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91, saw slightly higher rates in March, reversing a two-month downward trend.

  • The UAE deregulated petrol prices in 2015 to align them with global rates.

  • Here’s what you can expect from April 1, 2026:

    • Super 98: AED 3.39 per litre (up from AED 2.59)

    • Special 95: AED 3.28 per litre (up from AED 2.48)

    • E-Plus 91: AED 3.20 per litre (up from AED 2.40)

    • Diesel: AED 4.69 per litre (up from AED 2.72)

SHARABLES

🍿Sharable bits and tips! 

  • Authorities in Dubai confirm that the sounds heard across parts of the city were the result of successful air defence interception operations.

  • Debris fell on residential homes in southern Dubai, resulting in property damage and minor injuries to four.

  • HH Sheikh Hamdan is backing Dubai businesses with a HUGEEEE AED1 billion boost… dropping from April 1 for the next 3–6 months! 💸🙏🏻

  • A Dubai Police officer is winning hearts for cheering up a baby at a hospital 🤍

  • A resident showed how kind the Dubai community is when her neighbours came to help clear out the flooding in her apartment 🙏

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