Medina education chief unveils plans for new schools and facility upgrades
Medina’s education director says preparations for the new school year include new schools, building upgrades, and more classrooms to accommodate students.
Medina's education director, Nasser Al-Abdulkarim, has outlined plans for new schools, facility upgrades, and increased classroom capacity for the upcoming academic year. Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, Al-Abdulkarim revealed a comprehensive strategy encompassing the establishment of new schools, enhancements to existing facilities, and additional classrooms to accommodate both male and female students.
Al-Abdulkarim also announced a school transport plan, with all services assigned to Rafid Company, which is linked to the Public Investment Fund and has a detailed plan for the number of buses and special education programs. The new academic year commenced on Sunday, with students returning to classrooms across the Kingdom. Makkah, Medina, Jeddah, and Taif were among the regions that began the school year, with students in other regions joining them as the new term commenced.
The academic year started on 3 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 AH, which corresponds to August 16, 2026, with students in the 11 regions returning to schools in stages according to each region's schedule.
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