Minister of Education Opens 'Derasati' Exhibition: Introducing Students to Academic Majors and Their Link to Labor Market Needs

- Al-Tabtabai: An opportunity to choose educational pathways based on interests, abilities, and future aspirations

- Al-Anzi: 4,210 visitors in the first hours... and an introduction to admission requirements for public and private universities

Education Minister, Engineer Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabai, opened the sixth edition of the "Darasti" (My Studies) exhibition this morning at the exhibition grounds in Mishref, with wide participation from educational and academic institutions. He emphasized the exhibition’s importance in introducing students to available majors and study programs and their alignment with labor market needs.

Attending the opening were Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs, Engineer Hamad Al-Hamad; Director General of the General Administration of Support Services, Mariam Al-Anzi; and Director of Public Relations and Educational Media, Arwa Al-Ayyar.

During his tour of the exhibition, Al-Tabtabai stressed the importance of such events in enhancing communication between educational institutions, students, and parents, facilitating the exchange of information, and exploring opportunities in education and professional development.

He noted that the exhibition provides students with the opportunity to learn about educational options, academic majors, and study programs offered by higher education institutions both within Kuwait and abroad, as well as to gain insight into labor market needs and in-demand specialties. This helps them make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures, based on their interests, abilities, and aspirations.

He pointed out that the exhibition reflects the importance of community partnership and cooperation between the public and private sectors, through the participation of educational and academic institutions in broadening students’ horizons and introducing them to available opportunities.

Al-Tabtabai urged students to take advantage of the exhibition, explore various programs and majors, and choose those that align with their interests and future aspirations. He wished them success in their academic and professional journeys, and prayed for Kuwait’s continued security, stability, and prosperity.

The Ministry of Education is participating in the exhibition with a dedicated pavilion showcasing services provided to students and faculty and administrative staff, along with electronic applications that facilitate access to educational services.

The pavilion includes a section for student services and learning resources, featuring “Hamad Chat” and the “Salem and Abeer” application, with explanations of how to utilize them and their role in supporting the educational process and keeping pace with technological developments.

For her part, Mariam Al-Anzi, Director General of the General Administration of Support Services at the Ministry of Education, stated that the sixth edition of the “Darasti” exhibition includes a selection of public and private universities. It aims to introduce students to available academic majors, admission percentages, and university enrollment requirements, helping them choose specialties that align with labor market needs and future trends.

Al-Anzi revealed that the exhibition witnessed significant attendance from its opening hours, with approximately 4,210 visitors, reflecting its role in providing an educational and counseling platform for students and parents, helping them identify academic opportunities and make informed decisions about their educational futures.

The exhibition, held in Hall 8 at the Mishref exhibition grounds, will run for four days until November 12, during morning and evening sessions, with participation from various educational and academic institutions.