Indian Embassy briefs principals of CBSE-affiliated schools in Saudi Arabia on regional situation
Press Trust of India | March 16, 2026 | 09:34 AM IST | 1 min read
CBSE announced the cancellation of the Class 12 board exams in the Middle East region in view of the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
NEW DELHI: Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh has reached out to principals of CBSE-affiliated schools in Saudi Arabia to brief them on the current regional situation and the mission's initiatives to support the Indian community, officials said on Sunday.
The embassy shared the update in a post on social media. "DCM (Deputy Chief of Mission) Mr Abu Mathen George, joined by First Secretary Mr Vipul Bawa, held a virtual interaction with principals of CBSE-affiliated schools across Saudi Arabia," it said.
The deputy chief of mission "briefed them on the current regional situation and the embassy's initiatives to support the Indian community, and also addressed queries related to the CBSE board examinations," it said.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday announced cancellation of the Class 12 board exams in the Middle East region in view of the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Earlier, the Board had announced the cancellation of Class 10 exams in the region.
The current West Asia conflict began on February 28 when the US-Israel combine conducted airstrikes on Iran. In retaliation, Iran has attacked the Gulf countries hosting American military bases.
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