Ministry of Education Concludes Finals of 'With Students' Program for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

- Al-Tabtabaee: Continue developing the program and updating its tools and content to keep pace with contemporary developments and the aspirations of new generations.

- Sustain fruitful cooperation with the Ministry of Information and strengthen partnerships with the private sector to support educational programs and student activities.

- Diversify student activities to develop thinking and analytical skills and enhance the values of positive competition and teamwork.

The finals of the “With Students” program for the 2026-2027 academic year were concluded today, Wednesday, under the patronage and attendance of Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaee, and the attendance of Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Affairs and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al-Omar, along with several senior officials from the Ministry of Education. The event took place at “Faw” Production Company studios, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, continuing the legacy of this prestigious educational program whose first edition launched in 1975.

The finals featured distinguished competitions among Grade 12 students, showcasing their scientific, cultural, and cognitive capabilities, and reflecting their readiness and proficiency across various competitive fields. The atmosphere was characterized by enthusiasm and a spirit of positive challenge, embodying the students’ commitment to achieving excellence and highlighting their potential and talents.

Al-Tabtabaee expressed his pride in the outstanding levels of performance demonstrated by participating students, which reflected their scientific and cultural knowledge. He commended their confidence and competitive ability, congratulated the winning team on the Amir of Kuwait Cup, and simultaneously appreciated the efforts of all participating teams, which presented exemplary student models reflecting the promising energies and capabilities of Kuwaiti youth that deserve support and care.

Al-Tabtabaee emphasized the importance of sustaining fruitful cooperation between the Ministries of Education and Information, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector to support educational programs and student activities. He noted that these partnerships play an active role in providing an environment that stimulates creativity and excellence, offering students opportunities to showcase their abilities and develop their skills, thereby positively impacting their educational and personal journeys.

He pointed out that reviving the “With Students” program and preserving its educational and media legacy, which dates back to 1975, holds special significance. As one of the prestigious educational programs that has contributed to consolidating general culture and knowledge among successive generations of students, he stressed the importance of continuing to develop the program and updating its tools and content to align with modern developments and the aspirations of new generations, while maintaining its educational identity and its role in discovering and nurturing student talents.

He explained that the Ministry of Education attaches great importance to diversifying student activities and programs accompanying the educational process, based on its belief that building a well-rounded student personality extends beyond academic achievement in classrooms. It includes developing thinking and analytical skills, enhancing general culture, improving communication and teamwork skills, and instilling values of initiative and positive competition.

He added that high-quality student programs provide an important platform for showcasing young energies and demonstrating their capabilities across various fields. Furthermore, they play a role in boosting self-confidence and motivating students to seek knowledge and maintain continuous readiness, thereby supporting the Ministry’s direction toward elevating the educational process and providing diverse opportunities for excellence and creativity.

Al-Tabtabaee concluded his statement by emphasizing the Ministry of Education’s continued support for educational initiatives and programs aimed at fostering student talents, entrenching a culture of excellence and healthy competition, and preparing a conscious and creative generation equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to serving their country and participating in its development and progress. He also stressed enhancing cooperation with government entities and private sector institutions to ensure the success and development of these initiatives.