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Education Minister: As 1446 AH Academic Year Begins, We Aim to Build Globally Competitive Generations


Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan affirmed the support the education sector receives from the Kingdom’s wise leadership in continuing the development of the education system.

The minister noted that this support aims to build globally competitive citizens through educational programs and projects that align with future goals and contribute to achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the goals of the Human Capability Development Program.

Al-Benyan emphasized the importance of integrating the roles of all components of the educational process, including the family and the school, to achieve the aspirations of preparing and qualifying students in the Kingdom. He also highlighted the need to invest in students to enable them to compete globally, underscoring the shared responsibility to ensure a successful academic year and to contribute to building a comprehensive educational journey.

“The Ministry of Education’s plan for the start of the new academic year 1446 AH is based on workin
g within a strategic and integrated governance plan with all sectors, departments, and education offices in the regions and governorates. This is achieved through the committees and specialized departments formed for supervision, implementation, and operation, within a comprehensive work system that includes educational and administrative staff and field teams,” the minister said.

Moreover, he indicated that the ministry aims to provide a stimulating and attractive learning environment for students at the beginning of the academic year. This involves enhancing their enthusiasm, raising awareness of the importance of seriousness and commitment, and implementing psychological, social, and educational preparation programs within the school environment, the minister noted.

He stated that the ministry has strengthened its partnership with several entities in both the public and private sectors to work within an integrated partnership system to support the continuity and success of the educational process at the
start of the new academic year. Additionally, he revealed that the ministry has maintained ongoing collaboration with families to ensure the success of the educational process, the regular attendance of their children in schools, and to motivate them to continue their educational journey.

Source: Saudi Press Agency