Keeping pace with the current security events in the Southern Province, the Ministry of Education has decided to bring forward the date of the final school exams to the start of next week in the education directorates of Asir, Jazan, Sybia and Surat Obaid.

The news was delivered via a tweet sent out by Minister of Education Azzam Al-Dakhil, who pointed out that the Asir education district includes Abha, Khamis Mushait, Ohod and Rofaida, but does not include Rijal Al-Ma', Al-Nammas, Bisha and Mhayil Asir.

Mubrark Al-Isaimi, spokesman for the ministry, said that the details for the exams will be announced by the relevant educational directorates later. Exams for primary classes have already begun and will continue through Thursday. Exams for intermediate and secondary schools will commence next Sunday. The Minister of Education issued a direction to the general education directorate in Najran to cease work this year due to recent events in order to ensure the safety of the pupils and employees.