{
  "id": 4227877,
  "title": "Qatar ready for back-to-school as students return to classrooms tomorrow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/qatar-ready-for-back-to-school-as-students-return-to-classrooms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T15:45:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/29/08/2026/qatar-ready-for-back-to-school-as-students-return-to-classrooms-tomorrow"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Schools in Qatar are set to reopen tomorrow as students return to classrooms for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has completed preparations across 649 schools and kindergartens, accommodating around 419,373 students.\n\nIn addition to school facilities and curricula, preparations have encompassed transportation, school safety, and student services. Government entities have worked on road safety, transport readiness, health campaigns, and retail readiness for students, parents, and families.\n\nThe Ministry of Education and Higher Education launched its Back to School 2026-2027 campaign, featuring initiatives such as \"First Step\" for newly enrolled Grade 1 students. The Ministry's Annual Educational Meeting also focused on student wellbeing, educational quality, national identity, and digital technology in education.\n\nOutside the classroom, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has implemented traffic safety measures around 674 schools, including a maximum speed limit of 30km/h, speed humps, renewed road markings, pedestrian crossings, and wider sidewalks. Dedicated ramps have been provided for students with disabilities.\n\nQatar's integrated transport network and infrastructure are prepared to support daily school journeys. The Ministry of Transport has encouraged families to plan school journeys, identify suitable routes, and teach children safe behavior when using school buses and public transport. Health authorities are also launching a campaign to promote healthy habits and routines for students and families before the new academic year begins.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: From classrooms and school zones to transport networks, health campaigns and family shopping, Qatar has completed wide-ranging preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year as students return to schools tomorrow.</p> <p>Around 419,373 students are expected to be welcomed across 649 schools and kindergartens, following months of preparations covering educational facilities,…",
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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."
}