The Ministry of Education announced the suspension of study in all public and private schools, universities, technical and educational institutions in the Kingdom, starting from Monday, 14 Rajab, 1441 A.H. until further notice.

Umm Al-Qura University stated that the decision to suspend the study is applied only to students, while the academic and administrative staff will continue to work in order to support the distance learning programs and the Blackboard system, taking all preventive measures. It is noteworthy that the fingerprint attendance system has been suspended for the safety of all staff members.