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- Indian Embassy official held a virtual meeting with principals of CBSE schools in Saudi Arabia to discuss the regional situation and exam-related concerns.
- CBSE cancelled Class 12 board exams in several West Asian countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Iran.
- The move comes amid rising tensions and conflict in West Asia, with safety concerns for students and schools.
An official from the Indian Embassy in Riyadh held a virtual meeting with principals of CBSE-affiliated schools across Saudi Arabia after the cancellation of Class 12 board examinations in several West Asian countries.
Abu Mathen George, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, interacted with school leaders to address concerns related to the exams and the current regional situation. First Secretary Vipul Bawa also joined the discussion.
In a message shared on social media, George said the session helped update school principals about the situation in the region and the steps taken by the embassy to support the Indian community. He also responded to questions related to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board exams.
The CBSE recently cancelled all Class 12 examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10 for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The board also confirmed that exams that had earlier been postponed through multiple circulars in March will remain cancelled.
Earlier, CBSE had also cancelled the Class 10 board exams that were scheduled from February 17 to March 11 in these countries.
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The decision comes as tensions in West Asia continue to rise, with the United States, Israel, and Iran involved in escalating attacks on energy infrastructure in the region. The situation has raised concerns about security and stability.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open for global shipping. However, he warned that vessels linked to the United States and Israel would not be allowed to pass through the important maritime route.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation while providing support to Indian students and schools in the region.