Dubai: Schools in the holy city of Mecca are set to shift partially to distance learning next week as Saudi authorities intensify preparations for the peak Hajj season and move to ease pressure on the city’s roads and transport network. The General Directorate of Education in the Mecca region announced that a selected group of schools would temporarily switch from in-person classes to remote learning through approved digital platforms, including the Madrasati platform, in an effort to ensure continuity of education without disrupting studies. The measure is part of government efforts to improve crowd management and traffic flow during one of the busiest periods of the year in the holy city, when millions of pilgrims are expected to arrive for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Authorities said the decision is intended to reduce traffic congestion and vehicle density on key roads, while facilitating the movement of pilgrims and service providers across Mecca.…