In response to the severe weather forecast, the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers announced that all employees in ministries, government agencies, public bodies, and institutions would work remotely on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.

In a statement on Monday, the Council of Ministers General-Secretariat indicated that employees of the military, security, and health sectors are excluded from this decision, as well as employees whose work nature requires them to be present at the workplace. According to the Meteorology Department, thundery rain is expected tomorrow.

The Council of Ministers General-Secretariat urged citizens and residents to take information from reliable sources and follow security and safety instructions issued by the official authorities in the country.

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced that distance learning will be implemented on Tuesday for both public and private schools.

This decision aims to ensure the safety of students while maintaining the continuity of the educational process.

The ministry clarified that distance learning for public schools will be conducted through the Qatar e-learning system, while private schools will utilise their respective educational platforms. Teachers will deliver remote lessons accordingly.

Source: Qatar News Agency, Ministry of Education and Higher Education

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