Saudi Arabia Schools Ready to Welcome over 6 Million Students for New Academic Year

Riyadh, August 23, 2025, SPA -- Public schools across Saudi Arabia are fully prepared to welcome students for the 1447-1448 AH academic year through extensive efforts to create a safe, stimulating environment that fosters national values, discipline, and diligence, supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to build a promising and competitive generation. The Ministry of Education has implemented several projects and initiatives to ensure a successful launch, including 75 new construction projects valued at SAR920 million to expand infrastructure. Additionally, comprehensive maintenance was carried out on over 15,000 school buildings and more than 884,000 air conditioning units, costing over SAR2 billion. The ministry also oversaw the restoration and rehabilitation of more than 1,400 educational buildings at a cost of SAR782 million to enhance facility efficiency and improve the quality of the school environment.