{
  "id": 2557689,
  "title": "Minister of Education and Higher Education issues decision to open 6 new schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/minister-of-education-and-higher-education-issues-decision-to-open-6",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T10:49:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/22/08/2026/minister-of-education-and-higher-education-issues-decision-to-open-6-new-schools"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar has seen the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announce the opening of six new government schools, in preparation for the upcoming academic year. Among these are the Qatar Science and Technology Preparatory and Secondary School for Boys in Al Sakhama, the Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Girls in Rawdat Al Hamama, and several others.\n\nThe decision also involves the appointment of 17 new school principals, both male and female, and the transfer of an equal number from existing schools. This move aims to enhance school administration efficiency and readiness for the new academic year.\n\nThe Ministry's efforts are part of a broader strategy to provide a high-quality educational environment, aligning with Qatar's growth and evolving educational needs. This initiative also contributes to the nation's implementation of Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly in human development, by investing in education and strengthening human capabilities.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has issued Decision No. (14) of 2026 on the opening of six new schools and the appointment and transfer of a number of school principals, as part of the Ministry’s preparations for the 2026–2027 academic year and its continued efforts to develop the education system and enhance the readiness of…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ministry of Education announces opening of 6 new schools",
    "New schools include Qatar Science and Technology Preparatory and Secondary School for Boys",
    "Decision aims to enhance school administration efficiency"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}