Education minister: King's address reaffirms Saudi commitment to development

Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan said the annual royal address at the opening of the third year of the ninth session of the Shoura Council is a significant national milestone that reflects the Kingdom’s steady approach to development and progress.

Al-Benyan noted that the royal speech demonstrates the leadership’s clear vision in guiding the nation’s advancement, placing the interests of the country and its citizens at the forefront. He added that the address’s directives and themes highlight the importance of institutional and legislative work in supporting development and enhancing government performance.

He further stated that the royal address provides a framework for developing the education system and improving its quality, empowering Saudi youth with the knowledge and skills needed to shape the future and achieve the objectives of Vision 2030.

Al-Benyan also explained that the Ministry of Education is aligning its policies and programs with the principles outlined in the royal address to strengthen education’s role in comprehensive development, raise performance standards, expand access to quality learning, and prepare future generations for competition, innovation, and active participation in the nation’s progress.