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according to each school\u2019s approved schedule, following a review of attendance procedures through the \u201cHuduri\u201d platform.<\/p>\n<p>He also emphasized the Ministry\u2019s continued efforts to strengthen teachers\u2019 professional capabilities and reinforce their role and standing within the education system and wider society.<\/p>\n<h3>More Than 240,000 Education Personnel Receive Training<\/h3>\n<p>Al-Benyan said the Ministry has expanded professional development programs across the education sector, with more than 240,000 education personnel receiving training.<\/p>\n<p>More than 4,000 teachers have also received specialized training to help them identify gifted and talented students and recognize their abilities at an early stage.<\/p>\n<p>The minister added that more than 72 teachers received local and international awards last year, while Saudi students and pupils won more than 400 awards and medals during the same period.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the importance of teachers to the Kingdom\u2019s education ambitions, Al-Benyan expressed his confidence in Saudi educators and noted that a Saudi teacher was named the World\u2019s Best Teacher for 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI bet on the teachers in the Kingdom,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<h3>70% of Scholarship Students at Top 50 Global Universities<\/h3>\n<p>Turning to international scholarships, Al-Benyan revealed that approximately 70% of Saudi scholarship students are studying at universities ranked among the world\u2019s top 50.<\/p>\n<p>The figure reflects the Kingdom\u2019s focus on providing Saudi students with access to leading international institutions while strengthening their academic and professional competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>The approach forms part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s broader human-capital development strategy under Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, which seek to align education and skills development with the evolving needs of the economy and labor market.<\/p>\n<p>Official data previously indicated that the share of Saudi scholarship students studying at the world\u2019s top 50 universities stood at 66% in 2025, before rising to the level announced by the minister. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mof.gov.sa\/mediacenter\/news\/Pages\/News_031220251.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Ministry of Finance \u2013 Scholarship Data<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Expanded Programs for Gifted Students<\/h3>\n<p>The minister said more than 45,000 students have enrolled in specialized schools and programs supporting gifted learners, while more than 495,000 students have taken part in qualifying competitions and programs.<\/p>\n<p>Through these initiatives, the Ministry aims to identify talent earlier and provide students with educational environments capable of developing their abilities, particularly in scientific, technological and other future-oriented fields.<\/p>\n<h3>Early Childhood Enrollment Targeted to Reach 90% by 2030<\/h3>\n<p>Al-Benyan also announced plans to raise the early childhood enrollment rate to 90% by the end of 2030.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative is part of wider efforts to expand access to early education and improve the quality of services provided to children during the formative years.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry views early childhood education as an important foundation for students\u2019 long-term educational development and readiness for subsequent stages of schooling.<\/p>\n<h3>AI Initiative to Reduce Teachers\u2019 Administrative Workload<\/h3>\n<p>As part of the Kingdom\u2019s digital transformation efforts, the Ministry of Education is working with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and HUMAIN on a technology pilot designed to reduce the operational and administrative workload placed on teachers.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative is intended to allow educators to devote more time and attention to teaching and supporting students.<\/p>\n<p>Al-Benyan also revealed that the Ministry has developed a digital platform serving approximately 500,000 education employees, further expanding the use of technology to streamline procedures and improve workplace efficiency.<\/p>\n<h3>All Schools Evaluated Over the Past Three Years<\/h3>\n<p>The minister said the Ministry of Education has conducted comprehensive evaluations of all schools across the Kingdom over the past three years, as part of efforts to assess performance, improve educational outcomes and strengthen the school environment.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that new initiatives and ideas are subject to several stages of review and assessment before being adopted, ensuring that they meet quality standards, are sufficiently comprehensive and can be implemented effectively across the education system.<\/p>\n<h3>36 Million Textbooks Delivered Ahead of the Academic Year<\/h3>\n<p>As part of preparations for the new academic year, Al-Benyan said more than 36 million copies of school textbooks had been delivered to schools before 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