Mobile phones at schools

The school administration can make exceptions to allowing mobile phones at schools. (Shutterstock)

Decision to ban mobile phones at Saudi schools hailed

  • Ministry of Education says violators who take photos or video inside educational facilities could face SR500,000 fine or jail time
  • Mandate aims to protect the privacy of students, teachers and employees; comes a few days after initially allowing phones on campus
By DEEMA AL-KHUDAIR ·