Educational authorities in Jordan and Egypt prepare for new school year

Educational authorities in Jordan and Egypt are intensifying preparations for the upcoming academic year.

In Jordan, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has allocated 17 million dinars for school maintenance. Dr. Sahar Shakhaterah, Secretary-General for Administrative and Financial Affairs, stated that maintenance work is an ongoing process and is not limited to the summer break. The ministry has also completed the addition of 89 classrooms and is working to provide a suitable learning environment for students.

In Egypt, the Cairo Directorate of Education is conducting field inspections to ensure school readiness. Dr. Himat Ismail Abu Keila, Director of the Cairo Directorate, visited the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak School in East Nasr City to oversee final preparations. The inspections focus on cleanliness, organization, and the readiness of kindergarten facilities to ensure a safe and attractive environment for students before the start of the 2026-2027 school year.