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RIYADH, May 28: An unusual marriage case from 2012 has resurfaced and gone viral on social media, reigniting public curiosity and debate across Saudi Arabia. The story involves a Saudi man in his 50s who reportedly married three women—all affiliated with the same school—including a student, a teacher, and the school’s principal.

Originally reported by Saudi daily Okaz, the man is also said to be married to a fourth woman who serves as an educational supervisor, allegedly at the same school. The resurfacing of the case online has once again turned the spotlight on the man’s complex family structure and its implications within the educational environment. The article was published in 2012 on the Saudi Gazette and Al Arabia

Despite the unconventional arrangement, reports at the time stated that the principal maintained a professional relationship with both the teacher and the student, despite all three being married to the same man. One of the wives, who works as a teacher, told Okaz she made no distinction between her co-wives and other colleagues at the school.

While polygamy is legally permitted in Saudi Arabia (allowing men to marry up to four women), the overlap of roles within the same school has made this case particularly striking.

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