Distance learning will be implemented in Riyadh tomorrow, Tuesday, due to the weather
The Riyadh Education Department has officially announced that in-person classes will be switched to distance learning for tomorrow, Tuesday, 25 Jumada al-Thani 1447 AH. This decision comes in response to reports from the National Center for Meteorology and as part of the relevant authorities' commitment to the safety of students and all members of the education sector.
The administration clarified that the decision encompasses all schools in Riyadh, as well as several of its affiliated governorates: Diriyah, Al-Kharj, Al-Dilam, Al-Hariq, Hawtat Bani Tamim, Thadiq, Huraymila, Al-Muzahmiya, Rumah, and Dhurma. This measure will apply to all students and school staff, both teaching and administrative, with the educational process continuing through the Madrasati platform and other approved educational platforms to ensure continuity of learning.
Continuity of education thanks to digital infrastructure
This measure is a practical application of the strategic plans developed by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to address emergency situations. The Kingdom's digital education infrastructure, represented by the "My School" platform, has proven highly effective in ensuring the continuity of education without interruption, even under fluctuating weather conditions. This flexible transition from in-person to remote learning reflects the success of the Kingdom's investments in digital transformation within the framework of Vision 2030, where weather conditions are no longer a reason to disrupt studies as they were in previous years, but rather an opportunity to activate e-learning tools.
Safety first: Coordination with the Meteorology Department and Civil Defense
These decisions are the result of ongoing, high-level coordination between the Ministry of Education, the National Center for Meteorology, and the General Directorate of Civil Defense. These proactive measures primarily aim to protect lives and property, and to shield students and educational staff from the risks of travel during heavy rains or dust storms that the region may experience. Suspending in-person classes in schools under such conditions also helps alleviate traffic congestion, facilitating the movement of emergency teams and relevant authorities to address any water accumulations or incidents that may arise from the weather.
Education departments urge parents and students to follow official channels and school accounts for continuous updates, and to ensure that smart devices and internet connectivity are ready to guarantee attendance at virtual classes at their scheduled times in the daily timetable.
