According to a recent poll by a UAE newspaper, the majority of students prefer digital learning to classrooms. Schools are scheduled to open next week and both parents and students are choosing digital/blended learning as they believe it is the safest option during the pandemic. A similar survey conducted by the Ministry of Education, found that 61% of students prefer online learning. This arrangement will be closely monitored for the first few weeks and be updated accordingly.
Online/blended learning was not an option prior to the pandemic, however the Ministry of Education is offering this now to make sure students' studies during this time are not affected.
More information can be found here: https://www.edarabia.com/covid-19-uae-students-prefer-digital-learning-…