Riyadh Schools Shift to Remote Learning Amid Houthi Threat

Schools in the Saudi capital of Riyadh have abruptly shifted to remote learning without advance warning, amid threats from Houthi rebels and renewed regional security tensions, according to reports by The National and The Jerusalem Post.

The unexpected transition to online classes took place despite the kingdom's official academic calendar scheduling the current week as a regular school week, following the Saudi National Day holiday marked on September 23 and 24.

Further details regarding how long the directive will remain in place or the precise nature of the threat have not yet been released.