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Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry closed schools in response to the pandemic. Reuters
Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry closed schools in response to the pandemic. Reuters
Distance learning for first seven weeks of school term in Saudi Arabia
During that time, the situation for the remainder of the school year will be evaluated
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The National
16 August, 2020