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Saudi Arabia shifts Riyadh schools to remote learning for a week

Schools in Riyadh have been directed to suspend in-person classes for one week and shift to remote learning through the Madrasati platform. The decision applies to all students, as well as teaching, educational and administrative staff. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Parents receive last-minute school notices Students and parents have been…

Saudi Arabia shifts Riyadh schools to remote learning for a week

Schools in Riyadh have been instructed to suspend in-person classes for a week and transition to remote learning via the Madrasati platform, affecting all students, faculty, and administrative personnel. This abrupt change in educational policy was communicated to parents through official channels on Sunday, according to AFP sources. The Saudi Ministry of Education has yet to provide an official explanation for the decision, which came without prior public announcement.

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