Minister of Education Signs Tripartite Protocol to Develop School Activities

The Ministry of Education signed a cooperation protocol yesterday with the Public Authority for Sports, the Kuwait School and Educational Sports Federation, and the Ministry of Higher Education, with the aim of enhancing school and educational sports, developing programs and activities targeted at students, as well as discovering athletic talents, nurturing their abilities, and refining their skills.

Following the signing of the protocol, Minister of Education Eng. Syed Jalal Al-Tabatabai emphasized the importance of unifying efforts between educational and sports authorities, which contributes to encouraging students to engage in sports and establishing them as an integral part of the educational and pedagogical system, while creating greater opportunities for talented individuals to represent the State of Kuwait at international sporting events.

Al-Tabatabai stated that the protocol aligns with the Ministry of Education’s commitment to providing a comprehensive educational environment that extends beyond academics to include sports, cultural, and social activities, thereby contributing to the development of students’ personalities and the cultivation of their abilities and talents across various fields. He added that cooperation between the Ministry of Education, the Public Authority for Sports, and the Kuwait School and Educational Sports Federation represents a significant step toward developing the school sports system, discovering students with athletic talents, and working to refine and develop their skills, thus opening broader horizons for their participation and representation in sports.

For his part, Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma affirmed that the cooperation protocol reflects the importance of integrating governmental efforts with educational and sports institutions in supporting Kuwaiti youth, noting that investing in students and young people constitutes an investment in Kuwait’s future.

Al-Jalahma clarified that the relevant authorities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Kuwait School and Educational Sports Federation, will work to support school sports programs and initiatives, and provide a suitable environment for discovering talents and developing their abilities, thereby strengthening the presence of sports in students’ lives and encouraging them to adopt healthy and active lifestyles.