UAE schools reopen Monday after regional tensions disrupt education
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 10
UAE schools reopen Monday after regional tensions disrupt education
7 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 10
The Education Ministry said all students, teachers and administrative staff will return, after the Defence Ministry reported intercepting two drones from Iran earlier on Sunday.
The reopening marks a push to restore normal life after the disruption to schooling caused by the recent regional escalation.
Since the Iranian attacks began, UAE air defences say they have intercepted 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,265 drones.
As cheap drones overwhelm costly defenses, is the UAE fighting an unwinnable asymmetric war against Iran?
With its economic model under fire, can the UAE's new hardline security stance ensure its long-term survival?