Schools will remain closed today in the Saudi city of Hafr Al Batin as violent sandstorms has considerably reduced visibility.
According to Al Riyadh newspaper, the directorate of education in the Eastern Province governorate announced the closure of all educational establishments.
The General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection warned against the unstable weather conditions.
The sandstorm is also expected to affect other parts of Saudi Arabia, including the province of Jazan.