Ministry of Education: Excellent Performance of 99,000 Employees

The Ministry of Education announced the completion of the review and verification of the lists of beneficiaries entitled to the Excellent Performance Award for 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 to disburse the awards to eligible recipients.

The Ministry clarified that the total number of individuals included in the beneficiary lists reached 99,754 employees from staff working in schools, kindergartens, and institutes across various educational districts, as well as staff working 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 specified that the distribution of beneficiaries included 24,457 eligible individuals in the Ahmadi educational district, 19,912 in the Farwaniya educational district, 16,108 in the Jahra educational district, 14,242 in the Capital educational district, 11,417 in the Mubarak Al-Kabeer educational district, and 10,280 in the Hawalli educational district, in addition to 3,338 eligible individuals in the General Administration of Religious Education and Special Education.

The Ministry confirmed that the determination of beneficiaries was based on Ministerial Decision No. (146), issued on August 3, 2026, concerning the regulations for granting the financial award for excellent services to employees in institutes, schools, and kindergartens for the 2025/2026 academic year. This decision was made after verifying that all approved conditions and criteria were met, primarily including performance evaluation, length of service, and actual days worked, alongside other established regulations.

It was noted that submitting the lists to the General Administration of Financial Affairs represents a step within the approved regulatory procedures to complete the disbursement cycle, paving the way 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 of Education revealed the provision of an electronic service, coordinated with the Information Systems Department, which allows employees from the teaching and administrative staff in general education, religious education, and special education schools to inquire about their eligibility for the Excellent Performance Award for the 2025/2026 academic year through the Ministry’s official website.

The Ministry explained that the service will be available for two weeks, during which employees will be able to view their eligibility status electronically. In cases of ineligibility, the associated reasons will be displayed based on approved data and regulations, enabling employees to clearly understand their status regarding the award and facilitating inquiry procedures.

The Ministry added that the availability of an electronic appeals service via its official website will be announced after the completion of the disbursement of Excellent Performance Awards, allowing employees to submit their appeals electronically. These appeals will be reviewed and studied by competent authorities in accordance with approved conditions, regulations, and procedures.

The Ministry of Education concluded by reaffirming its continued efforts to finalize procedures related to the financial entitlements of employees, in recognition of their efforts in supporting the educational process and enhancing its outcomes. It emphasized its commitment to completing disbursement procedures, depositing awards into the bank accounts of eligible recipients, and providing electronic services that contribute to employees accessing information regarding their financial entitlements.