KUWAIT: The Ministry of Education is planning an overhaul of the country’s education system, Cabinet ministers learned Wednesday. The Cabinet’s weekly meeting held on Wednesday opened with a presentation by Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, who provided an overview of the ministry’s comprehensive reform plan. The plan, which focuses on six primary areas, aims to overhaul the education system, improve administrative and financial efficiency, and integrate international standards into Kuwait’s educational framework.
Among the core objectives of the plan are the development of a quality manual for the educational system, reducing budget waste, enhancing coordination with international educational organizations, and incorporating best practices from leading countries in education such as Finland, Singapore, and South Korea. Additionally, the plan seeks to establish smart schools, issue teacher licenses, and renovate old educational facilities.
The Cabinet expressed its support for the reform efforts, commending the work of Minister Al-Tabtabaei and the Ministry of Education in preparing the detailed plan. In a decision that underscores the government’s commitment to the initiative, the Cabinet tasked the Minister of Education with continuing the reform process and submitting a bi-annual report to the Cabinet. The report will detail progress, challenges, and any obstacles encountered during the implementation of the reform plan, along with proposed solutions and a timeline for achieving the objectives.
Another significant topic discussed during the meeting was the use of treated wastewater produced by sewage treatment plants. The Cabinet explored ways to leverage this surplus water for irrigation purposes, particularly in agricultural areas and other sectors related to sustainable development. The Cabinet decided to assign Dr Mahmoud Abdul Aziz Boushehri, Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, to work with Dr Noura Al-Mashaan, Minister of Public Works, to identify optimal ways of utilizing treated water. This includes proposals to create artificial lakes and long waterways, especially in areas like the "drakil” (sand dunes), to help preserve wildlife and maintain the natural vegetation. — KUNA