RIYADH: Public, private and international Schools in Jeddah, Rabigh, and Khulais will close Thursday due to expected rainy conditions throughout Makkah region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The decision was made to ensure students’ safety and was based on reports from the National Center of Meteorology. King Abdulaziz University and University of Jeddah have also taken the same measures. Schools’ first semester’s final exams for Thursday have been postponed, and will be held on the first Thursday of the second semester. King Abdulaziz University said that alternative dates for postponed exams will be announced later. The Saudi Civil Defense said that light to heavy rain and strong wind are expected. It called on all to exercise caution and steer clear from stagnant rainwater and valleys.