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  "title": "Saudi Arabia plans up to 10 days of remote learning in four regions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/saudi-arabia-plans-up-to-10-days-of-remote-learning-in-four-regions",
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  "summary": "Dubai: Saudi Arabia is preparing to introduce up to 10 days of remote learning during the school year in four education regions, as part of efforts to integrate online education into the regular school system rather than use it solely as a temporary alternative during emergencies. The Ministry of Education's proposed pilot will cover Mecca, the Eastern Province, Tabuk and Najran during the 1448…",
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