The Ministry of Education in the UAE said that school bus services in the United Arab Emirates will be delayed. This is as students get ready to go to school on Monday, April 20.
The delay affects schools, kindergartens and nurseries over the country. This is a step as schools reopen after more than a month of online classes.
The government said they are delaying bus services for now. They want to make sure everything is ready before they start. This is a step-by-step approach to make sure schools are safe.
Officials said they will check the situation every week. They will let people know when bus services will start again through channels.
Students were learning online since March 2. The UAE started classes because of safety concerns in the region.
What was meant to be a short-term plan was extended times. The government wanted to keep students, teachers and staff safe during a time.
Schools are reopening now because the situation has gotten better. A recent ceasefire has helped calm things down.
Schools are reopening,. Bus services are not available. Parents will have to find ways to take their kids to school for now. Schools will work with families to make this transition smooth.
The government said safety is still the priority. They are doing everything they can to make sure schools are safe.
The Ministry of Education in the UAE is keeping an eye on the situation. They will decide when to start bus services based on how ready schools are and how safe it is.
As the UAE slowly gets back to normal the gradual reopening of schools shows a balance, between getting to routine and being careful.
