Riyadh schools switch to remote learning after unexplained closure order

Schools in Riyadh will move to remote learning for a week after Saudi authorities ordered them closed to in-person classes, but officials have not explained the decision. The abrupt announcement followed the interception of Houthi drones and ballistic missiles targeting the kingdom, amid escalating attacks since a years-long truce collapsed in July. Parents said they were frustrated by the lack of clear communication. It remains unclear whether the school closure was directly prompted by the attacks.