KUWAIT: Public and special education schools welcomed students and teachers on Tuesday morning as the 2025/2026 academic year officially began. Classrooms and corridors came alive with a mix of enthusiasm and focus, following extensive preparations by the Ministry of Education to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
Students in various educational districts returned to their classes from the early hours, with schools fully equipped and staffed with qualified educators. The ministry also highlighted its attention to special education institutions, ensuring that students with diverse needs have access to a comprehensive and supportive learning environment. In an earlier statement, the Ministry of Education emphasized that the new academic year will include practical steps to develop curricula and enhance student activities, aiming to nurture an educated and aware generation capable of keeping pace with the changing times.
Meanwhile, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Ali Al-Adwani conducted a field inspection on Tuesday to assess traffic conditions ahead of the new academic year, following directives from First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. Al-Adwani monitored traffic flow around schools, main roads, and expressways, stressing the importance of strict implementation of security and traffic measures to reduce congestion and ensure students reach their schools safely.
He called for a strong field presence of traffic commanders to supervise movement, address emergencies promptly, and enhance security at highways and intersections near school zones to prevent random parking and road obstructions. He urged parents and students to cooperate with traffic authorities and adhere to regulations, noting that public cooperation is key to achieving safe and smooth road conditions. Al-Adwani also expressed confidence in the ministry’s personnel, emphasizing that teamwork and dedication are essential for successfully achieving security and traffic objectives. — KUNA
