Saudi Arabia extends distance education until end of school year

Saudi Arabia extends distance education until end of school year

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Education Dr. Hamad Al-Sheikh announced on Monday the continuation of the educational process remotely until the end of the current academic year as part of the government efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the Kingdom.The Saudi minister said in a statement quoted by the Saudi Press Agency that the decision is an affirmation of the wise leadership's interest in the safety of students and all education personnel from the risks of being infected with the deadly virus. Comments Read Next13 mins agoSaudi Arabia records 327 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths3 days agoSaudi Arabia records 337 new COVID-19 cases1 week agoSaudi: No curfew if all follow COVID-19 protocols1 week agoSaudi: COVID-19 vaccination to resume as consignments arrive1 week agoNew coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia stay below 3501 week agoSaudi Arabia extends COVID-19 restrictions for 20 days1 week agoSaudi closes eight more mosques1 week agoSaudi announces 353 new coronavirus cases1 week agoSaudi: Markets, malls to remain open until COVID measures are followed2 weeks agoKuwait: Schools to continue virtual learning