Saudi Arabia Introduces Online Learning Amid Precautionary Measures

Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Education in Jeddah has decided to implement online learning for all schools in Jeddah and Rabigh from November 1 to Thursday, as part of precautionary measures, General Directorate of Education Jeddah said in a statement, according to ARY News.

The education department announced that all students, teachers, and administrative staff will participate in the teaching process through the Madrasati platform and other approved educational platforms.

This decision was made via an official post on the X account on Saturday night.

Similar measures have been taken in Taif, where the education department has also decided to implement online learning from November 1 to Thursday.

Several schools, including the Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section), sent SMS messages to all students informing them of the switch to remote learning.

The Madrasati platform is a digital platform by the Saudi Ministry of Education that allows students to access their timetable, homework, virtual classes, and exams.

Background

The decision to introduce online learning comes as part of the Saudi government's efforts to take precautionary measures, possibly in response to health concerns or other factors.

The Saudi Ministry of Education has been working to enhance its digital learning capabilities, with the Madrasati platform being a key part of this effort, providing students with access to educational resources remotely.