Education Minister: Political Leadership's Support for Education and Gifted Students is Key to Enhancing Excellence

Alaa Khalifa: Minister of Education, Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaie, stated that the political leadership’s support for the educational journey and its attention to our student children constitute a fundamental pillar for enhancing excellence and advancing the educational system. He emphasized that discovering and nurturing students’ talents is a national responsibility that requires sustained efforts and the provision of opportunities to develop students’ capabilities and showcase their creativity in various fields.

This statement was made by Minister Al-Tabtabaie in an interview, as reported in a press release from the Ministry of Education, upon receiving and honoring the male and female students who won bronze medals in the second edition of the Gulf States Poetry, Short Story, and Novel Competition for the 2025/2026 academic year, in recognition of their distinguished literary achievements and their honorable representation of the State of Kuwait at Gulf forums.

Minister Al-Tabtabaie praised their accomplishments, which reflect the literary talents and promising creative abilities possessed by Kuwaiti students. He underscored the importance of supporting outstanding student potential and providing an educational environment that stimulates discovery and development of their talents, thereby enhancing their presence in Gulf and Arab-level cultural and literary competitions and events.

The press release noted that student Khalif Jaza, a Grade 12 student in the scientific section at Al-Waha Secondary School, won the bronze medal in the poetry category, while student Sheikha Al-Saif, an 11th-grade student in the scientific section at Al-Farwaniya Secondary School, won the bronze medal in the short story category.

The competition events were held in person from October 6 to 8 at the headquarters of the Gulf States Arab Language Educational Center in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with participation from students across the Gulf states in the fields of poetry, short story, and novel writing.

The participation of Kuwaiti students reflected their distinguished linguistic and literary capabilities and their keen interest in engaging in cultural experiences that help refine their skills and strengthen their confidence in their creative abilities.