RIYADH: The UN’s resident coordinator in Saudi Arabia has hailed the Kingdom’s successful switch to distance education in the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak.
Natalie Faustia said the country had been able to continue the educational process for more than 6 million students without interruption and had created interactive tools and solutions such as the Madrasati platform, while making available 23 educational channels and an online YouTube channel.
The UN official added that the Kingdom’s transfer to distance education within hours of the suspension of studies had represented a major success story in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and set an example that other countries could learn from.
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UN official hails Saudi Arabia’s distance education
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Crown prince, Qatar Emir discuss regional developments in phone call
RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on the phone on Thursday with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar.
During the call, the two leaders reviewed the fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar and discussed ways to strengthen and develop cooperation, in addition to exchanging views on regional and international developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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