The Directorate General of Education in the Mecca region has\nannounced that several selected schools in the holy city will be shifted\nfrom in-person learning to distance learning through digital platforms.\nThis step coincides with the start of intensive preparations ahead of\nthe implementation of the Hajj pilgrimage peak.<\/p>\n
The policy aims to ensure the continuity of the educational process\nby activating the Madrasati platform and other digital platforms. Thus,\nstudents\u2019 learning activities will not be disrupted.<\/p>\n
This policy is part of the government\u2019s integrated efforts to improve\ncrowd management and traffic flow in the holy city. The decision\nparticularly aims to reduce congestion and vehicle density on main roads\nto facilitate the movement of Hajj pilgrims and service personnel.<\/p>\n
In addition, this step also supports the arrangement plan by\nassisting security and traffic authorities in implementing traffic\nmanagement in the central area and main routes.<\/p>\n
This decision will begin to be implemented next week, specifically on\nTuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The designated schools are selected\nbased on geographical location and operational needs.<\/p>\n
These schools include those in the central Haram area, namely schools\naround the Masjidil Haram in Mecca; schools on main routes, which are\neducational institutions located on major arterial roads such as the\nSecond Ring Road and Third Ring Road; as well as schools that serve as\ncentral offices for government agencies involved in Hajj operations and\nservices.<\/p>\n
The Mecca Education Department emphasised that high-level\ncoordination has been conducted with various relevant parties to ensure\nsmooth operations during the Hajj season. The department also directs\nschool principals and educators to closely monitor digital platforms so\nthat students can optimally follow the scheduled learning during that\nperiod.<\/p>\n
It was also stated that this decision reflects the flexibility of the\neducation system in Saudi Arabia and its ability to adapt to large-scale\nnational needs. Thus, the comfort of the pilgrims remains maintained,\nand educational activities can run smoothly simultaneously.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ahead-of-hajj-peak-schools-in-mecca-implement-online-learning-1778205266", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }