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The Straits Times. (2026, September 27). Saudi authorities shift schools in Riyadh to remote learning for week. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-authorities-shift-schools-in-riyadh-to-remote-learning-for-week
The Straits Times. “Saudi authorities shift schools in Riyadh to remote learning for week.” The Straits Times, 27 Sept. 2026, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-authorities-shift-schools-in-riyadh-to-remote-learning-for-week.
The Straits Times. “Saudi authorities shift schools in Riyadh to remote learning for week.” The Straits Times, September 27, 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-authorities-shift-schools-in-riyadh-to-remote-learning-for-week.
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On September 27, Saudi authorities suddenly informed schools in Riyadh to switch to remote learning for an entire week. Parents received these notifications through emails but were not given any official reason. This decision came amidst increased tensions in the Gulf region, following near-daily attacks by Iran-backed Houthi fighters against Saudi Arabia from Yemen. One parent expressed frustration over the lack of clear communication and transparency about the reasons behind this sudden shift to remote learning, emphasizing the need for better explanations when such decisions affect an entire school community. A Lebanese expatriate in Riyadh also noted the uncertainty surrounding the situation, stating they had no clue what was happening due to the last-minute nature of the announcement. This move follows recent missile and drone interceptions by the Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen’s Houthi rebels, part of a series of escalating attacks since July when hostilities resumed after years of relative calm.
