Kuwait to resume online learning after Eid if conditions persist

KUWAIT — Kuwait’s Ministry of Education announced Wednesday that studies will resume through online learning after the Eid Al-Fitr holiday if current conditions persist.The decision was made during an expanded meeting chaired by Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabai, with the participation of senior officials from various sectors to review the progress of the educational process and developments related to distance learning.In a statement, the ministry said the move aims to ensure continuity of education within clear and organized frameworks, while monitoring student attendance, engagement and commitment to maintain quality and sustainability.The meeting reflected the minister’s emphasis on strengthening coordination across sectors and enhancing institutional performance to ensure the smooth continuation of the educational process.Al-Tabtabai stressed the importance of continuously evaluating educational outcomes and incorporating field feedback to improve mechanisms in a way that serves students’ interests while preserving education standards, particularly under current conditions.He called for careful analysis of educational data and balanced decision-making that prioritizes student safety alongside uninterrupted academic progress.The minister also highlighted the need to enhance technical readiness for online learning, directing relevant authorities to address any issues faced by students and teachers using Microsoft Teams and to provide immediate technical support through specialized teams.He instructed administrative and financial departments to facilitate procedures and maintain service delivery while operating at no more than 30% capacity, in line with Civil Service Commission directives.In addition, Al-Tabtabai underscored the importance of strengthening safety measures and emergency preparedness, calling for ongoing coordination with relevant authorities, ensuring readiness of shelters and facilities, and submitting regular reports to enhance response efficiency.KUWAIT — Kuwait’s Ministry of Education announced Wednesday that studies will resume through online learning after the Eid Al-Fitr holiday if current conditions persist.The decision was made during an expanded meeting chaired by Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabai, with the participation of senior officials from various sectors to review the progress of the educational process and developments related to distance learning.In a statement, the ministry said the move aims to ensure continuity of education within clear and organized frameworks, while monitoring student attendance, engagement and commitment to maintain quality and sustainability.The meeting reflected the minister’s emphasis on strengthening coordination across sectors and enhancing institutional performance to ensure the smooth continuation of the educational process.Al-Tabtabai stressed the importance of continuously evaluating educational outcomes and incorporating field feedback to improve mechanisms in a way that serves students’ interests while preserving education standards, particularly under current conditions.He called for careful analysis of educational data and balanced decision-making that prioritizes student safety alongside uninterrupted academic progress.The minister also highlighted the need to enhance technical readiness for online learning, directing relevant authorities to address any issues faced by students and teachers using Microsoft Teams and to provide immediate technical support through specialized teams.He instructed administrative and financial departments to facilitate procedures and maintain service delivery while operating at no more than 30% capacity, in line with Civil Service Commission directives.In addition, Al-Tabtabai underscored the importance of strengthening safety measures and emergency preparedness, calling for ongoing coordination with relevant authorities, ensuring readiness of shelters and facilities, and submitting regular reports to enhance response efficiency.