Saudi Arabia Moves Schools in Riyadh to Remote Learning for One Week

Al-Taj News – Saudi authorities have decided to shift in-person classes at schools in the capital, Riyadh, to remote learning for one week, starting Sunday through Thursday.

Parents of students received messages from their children’s schools informing them that in-person classes would be shifted to remote learning from Sunday through Thursday via the “Madrasati” platform and approved educational platforms.

According to one of the messages sent to parents, the decision applies to all male and female students and all male and female school staff from both the educational and administrative bodies.

Parents also received messages from other schools stating that the schools would remain closed throughout the week. One of the messages said: “The authorities have just informed us that the schools will remain closed throughout the week.”