Report: Saudi Students Pursue Studies Abroad after Leaving Lebanon
Scores of Saudi students were transferred from Lebanon to study in the U.S. and other countries after the deteriorating security situation in the country, the Saudi al-Yaum daily reported on Sunday.
The newspaper said that around 45 students, who were studying in Lebanese universities, have traveled to the U.S., the UK and Australia to continue their education there.
The Saudi Cultural Attache in Beirut, Dr. Mussaed al-Jarrah, told al-Yaum that the higher education ministry gives priority to students to travel if they are facing dangers as part of King Abdullah's program to stay abroad.
Last month, the Saudi embassy in Beirut called on citizens to leave Lebanon because of the dangerous situation.
The warning came two days after a twin suicide bombings left scores of casualties near the Beirut embassy of Riyadh regional rival Iran, which is located in the stronghold of Tehran ally Hizbullah.
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