Over 37,000 education staff to be promoted next month, says minister
Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan announced that more than 37,000 administrative and teaching staff will be promoted next month as part of education reforms.
Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan revealed plans to promote over 37,000 education staff next month as part of new reforms to enhance the Saudi education system. At a government press conference, Al-Benyan disclosed that 9,000 administrative personnel and 28,000 teaching staff will receive promotions. The minister emphasized changes in teacher schedules, allowing them to leave at the end of the school day according to each school's approved timetable.
Al-Benyan stressed that teachers must only teach subjects within their area of expertise. In addition, he highlighted the use of artificial intelligence to ease administrative burdens on teachers and to better cater to individual student needs. When discussing the future of teaching, Al-Benyan expressed hope for a Saudi national to be recognized as the world's best teacher in 2025.
The minister also reaffirmed his trust in Saudi educators. Moreover, Al-Benyan announced that investments in more than 356 projects, covering rehabilitation, maintenance, and safety enhancements for educational facilities, will surpass 3 billion riyals (SAR).
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