Saudi schools ordered to shift to remote learning
School communications said the move followed orders from Saudi authorities but did not provide an official explanation for the sudden shift to online classes
Saudi authorities have directed schools in Riyadh to close their physical campuses and switch to remote learning for one week, with parents receiving last-minute email notifications about the change.
School communications said the move followed orders from Saudi authorities but did not provide an official explanation for the sudden shift to online classes, says Arab News.
The directive comes amid heightened regional security tensions and repeated attacks on Saudi Arabia by Iran-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen.
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A day before the announcement, coalition forces intercepted drones and ballistic missiles targeting the kingdom.
Hostilities have intensified since July, breaking a years-long truce and drawing Yemen into the broader Middle East conflict. The UN Security Council has previously condemned Houthi strikes on Saudi territory that caused civilian casualties.
