Parents can face jail in Saudi if their kids remain absent from school for 20 days; Details here
In line with Saudi Arabia's Child Protection Law, parents of schoolchildren may face imprisonment if their children are absent from school without a valid reason for 20 consecutive days, as reported by Gulf News. This measure aims to uphold the quality of education in the country.
According to information from Saudi outlet Makkah, if a student's unexcused absence reaches the 20-day threshold, their parent or guardian could become the subject of an inquiry by the public prosecution under the Child Protection Law. Following the investigation, the case will be referred to a court, where a judge will have the authority to decide on an appropriate jail term for the parent if found guilty of negligence regarding their child's school attendance.
The legal procedure against parents of absent students involves several stages, as outlined in Gulf News. Initially, the school principal is mandated to report the case to the relevant education department, which will initiate an inquiry. Subsequently, the country's Education Ministry takes over the proceedings. A family care department then conducts an inquiry into the student's absence to determine its underlying cause.
Following these stages, the parent or guardian may be subjected to investigation by the prosecution before the case is eventually brought to court.
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RCB calmer than last year, players clear about their roles: Krunal Pandya
Bengaluru (PTI): The atmosphere in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp is much calmer than last year and players have a lot more understanding of their roles this season, says Krunal Pandya.
RCB won the Indian Premier League trophy for the first time in 18 years in 2025 and Pandya was the Man-of-the-Match in the final against Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad, returning 4-0-17-2 as RCB won the contest by six runs.
"I feel that this year there is a much calmer atmosphere. Last year it was a new team, and everyone got to know each other. This year many players understand their roles and each other's strengths and weaknesses," Pandya said in a release by the franchise.
"When I get into the big occasions, I feel that if God has got you here, then there is a reason behind it and sometimes I think that these big occasions are actually made for me. I feel the pressure, but I think about how I can be calm and in the present moment and do what is required," he said.
Pandya said RCB icon Virat Kohli would easily rank among the greatest players in any era of cricket.
"Virat is a classic example. You can see that hunger; you can see that passion in how he sees the game and how much he wants that victory. If Virat Kohli had been born in any (some other) generation, he would still be one of the greats. He is not competing with anyone else," he said.
