Over 37,000 education staff to be promoted next month, says minister

Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan has announced that more than 9,000 administrative staff and 28,000 teaching staff will be promoted next month, as part of ongoing efforts to develop the education system in Saudi Arabia.

Speaking at a government press conference, Al-Benyan said that starting this year, teachers will be allowed to leave at the end of the school day according to each school's approved schedule.

He stressed that no teacher will be allowed to teach a subject outside their area of specialization. The minister also highlighted the use of artificial intelligence to reduce operational burdens on teachers and to better identify the needs of each student.

Discussing the role of teachers, Al-Benyan said that he hopes a Saudi will be named the world's best teacher for 2025, and reaffirmed his confidence in the Kingdom's educators.

Al-Benyan also stated that spending on more than 356 projects—including rehabilitation, maintenance, and safety improvements for the educational environment—exceeds 3 billion riyals (SAR).