Education Ministry: Lists of 'Excellent Work' beneficiaries transferred to Finance Ministry for payment
Press coverage 2 newspapers covered this event: Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah →The Ministry of Education announced the completion of auditing the lists of 99,754 employees eligible for the 2025-2026 academic year 'Excellent Work' bonus, and their transfer to the Finance Ministry for payment, while providing an electronic inquiry service.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Alaa Khalifa: Confirming a report published by “Al-Anbaa” regarding the excellence award, the Ministry of Education announced the completion of the review and verification of the lists of eligible teaching and administrative staff in schools for the 2025–2026 academic year, and their submission to the General Administration of Financial Affairs, in preparation for completing the necessary procedures for disbursement.
The ministry stated that the total number of individuals included in the eligibility lists reached 99,754 employees from staff working in schools, kindergartens, and institutes across various educational districts, as well as employees in the General Administration of Religious Education and Special Education, according to lists prepared by the General Administration of Human Resources and Personnel Affairs.
The Ministry of Education clarified that the distribution of eligible recipients included 24,457 in the Ahmadi educational district, 19,912 in Farwaniya, 16,108 in Jahra, 14,242 in the Capital, 11,417 in Mubarak Al-Kabeer, 10,280 in Hawalli, and an additional 3,338 in the General Administration of Religious Education and Special Education.
It confirmed that the determination of eligibility was based on Ministerial Decision No. 146, issued on August 3, 2026, concerning the regulations for granting financial awards for excellent services to employees in institutes, schools, and kindergartens for the 2025–2026 academic year, following verification that all approved conditions and criteria were met.
The ministry noted that submitting the lists to the General Administration of Financial Affairs represents a step within the established regulatory procedures to complete the disbursement cycle, in preparation for taking the necessary financial actions in accordance with prevailing systems and regulations.
As part of efforts to facilitate procedures and enhance transparency, the ministry revealed the provision of an electronic service, in coordination with the Information Systems Department, which allows teaching and administrative staff to inquire about their eligibility for the excellence award through the ministry’s official website.
It mentioned that the service will be available for two weeks, enabling employees to view their eligibility status electronically. In cases of ineligibility, the associated reasons will be displayed, based on approved data and regulations, thereby allowing employees to clearly understand their status regarding the award and facilitating inquiry procedures. The ministry added that it will announce the availability of an electronic appeals service via its official website after the completion of the excellence award disbursements.
