Following the escalation of tensions and Houthi attacks in Yemen, schools in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, switched to distance learning for a week.

Following the escalation of tensions and Houthi attacks in Yemen, schools in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, switched to distance learning for a week.

Agence France-Presse reported on Sunday, Thursday, that the students' parents received messages from the schools informing them of the Saudi authorities' order to close the schools for the entire week.

The official reason for this decision was not published and some parents criticized the late announcement and the lack of explanation.

This decision was announced a day after the Saudi-led coalition announced the interception of Houthi drones and ballistic missiles.

The UN Security Council previously condemned the increase in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and announced that a number of civilians, including women and children, were injured in these attacks.