AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 hours agoEducation Reform: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education is rolling out a new credit-based secondary-school tracks system in 12 schools for 2026/2027, letting students retake only failed courses instead of repeating the full year, with graduation tied to earning at least 54 credit units. Student Privacy & School Rules: New directives also tighten school conduct rules for 2026/27, banning schools from soliciting donations, and prohibiting recording or posting photos/videos of students on social media, plus limits on sharing exam results. Gifted Education: 1,071 middle school students took gifted identification tests as Kuwait prepares to open gifted schools for 2026/2027. Applied Learning Abroad: PAAET students will travel to China to visit tech and innovation sites, including Huawei and BYD, linking training with real-world industry. Culture & Community: Kuwait University’s engineering programs renewed ABET accreditation, while a Kuwaiti spotlight on women’s volunteer work traces decades of social impact. Arts in Kuwait: Bahraini artist Abdulaziz Alasfoor’s work is displayed at a coffee shop in Kuwait, bringing suq scenes, calligraphy and traditional games to a local audience. Regional Travel Watch: UAE flight disruptions continue, with passengers urged to check cancellations and delays. 9/11 Reflections: Multiple pieces mark 25 years since Sept 11, focusing on politics, lessons, and personal grief across the region.
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