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Bahrain asks schools to go online; people to use main roads only 'if necessary'
Authorities have also implemented a remote working system allowing up to 70% of government employees to work from home after the US bombs Iran's nuclear sites
- PUBLISHED: Sun 22 Jun 2025, 11:52 AM UPDATED: Sun 22 Jun 2025, 12:14 PM
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Bahrain activated a remote learning system on Sunday (June 22) in light of the recent escalation of conflict in the region, according to Bahrain's news agency.
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All public and private educational institutions in Bahrain, including kindergartens, schools, and universities, have been instructed to activate and use their digital and online platforms for teaching and learning purposes.
After the US bombed Iran's three nuclear sites in the wee hours of Sunday, the Ministry of Education issued instructions to all public and private educational institutions to move to online learning as a precautionary measure.
The Ministry of Interior has also urged citizens and residents to limit travel and use main roads to "only when necessary". This measure is taken to maintain public safety and to allow emergency and relevant authorities to use the roads efficiently.
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Considering the ongoing strikes between Iran and Israel, Bahrain's Civil Service Bureau (CSB) has also announced the activation of a remote working system across ministries and government agencies, with up to 70 per cent of employees working from home.
This excludes sectors where physical presence is essential or which have specific procedures in place for emergencies, and will be implemented in line with public safety requirements, starting today and until further notice.
These are precautionary measures taken by the island nation, as Bahrain and Iran are separated by approximately 200km of sea.
Saudi regulatory authorities said Sunday that "no radioactive effects were detected" in the Gulf region after US strikes three Iran nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan
"No radioactive effects were detected on the environment of the Kingdom and the Arab Gulf states as a result of the American military targeting of Iran's nuclear facilities," the Saudi's Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission wrote in a post on X.
Kuwait's National Guard also posted on X that "radiation levels in Kuwait's airspace and waters are stable and the situation is normal".
The International Atomic Energy Agency also said there had been no increase in off-site radiation levels reported following the bombing.
Ajanta Paul is a Senior Editor on the Digital team. A natural leader and newshound, she thrives in breaking news and high-pressure situations — and enjoys reporting on community issues that matter to UAE residents.
