Jeddah’s schools, universities close Thursday due to weather conditions

RIYADH: Public, private and international Schools in Jeddah, Rabigh, and Khulais will close Thursday due to expected rainy conditions throughout Makkah region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

The decision was made to ensure students’ safety and was based on reports from the National Center of Meteorology.

King Abdulaziz University and University of Jeddah have also taken the same measures.

Schools’ first semester’s final exams for Thursday have been postponed, and will be held on the first Thursday of the second semester.