Schools in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, switched to distance learning. The authorities did not explain the reasons.
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- Schools in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, have received instructions from the authorities to switch to distance learning for the next week.
- The move comes amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf region, with the Yemeni youth movement launching frequent attacks, but the authorities did not specify the reasons.
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Why It Matters
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted drones and ballistic missiles fired at Saudi Arabia. Youth movements have continued to escalate their attacks on Saudi Arabia since July.
(Central News Agency, Riyadh, comprehensive foreign news report on the 27th) Parents in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, received emails from schools today, informing them that classes will be conducted remotely in the next week. The arrangement was reportedly implemented in accordance with instructions from the Saudi authorities.
Two emails seen by AFP read: "We have just received notification from the Saudi authorities that schools must be closed for the entire week."
The authorities did not give a specific reason, but the move comes amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, with Iran-backed Yemen's Houthi movement launching almost daily attacks on Saudi Arabia.
"When a decision affects the entire school and lasts for a whole week, parents deserve to be given a clear explanation and know the reasons behind it," a parent living in Riyadh who requested anonymity told AFP.
The day before the above notice was issued, the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted drones and ballistic missiles launched towards Saudi Arabia. The youth movement has been escalating its attacks on Saudi Arabia since July, when renewed hostilities shattered a years-long ceasefire and drew Yemen into the wider Middle East war.
Open Questions
- What are the specific reasons for the school to switch to distance learning?
- Will distance learning measures be extended?
