Abu Dhabi, March 12 -- The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has cancelled the 2026 ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) board examinations at all centres in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region.

In a circular sent to school principals on Thursday, March 12, the council said the decision followed a review of the security situation in consultation with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Consulate General of India in Dubai.

The notice stated that the cancellation applies to the examinations that had earlier been postponed for CISCE-affiliated schools in the UAE.

The council had previously issued notifications on March 1, March 3 and March 6...