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School year preparations and commencement in Egypt

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As the 2026-2027 academic year commences in Egypt, educational authorities are implementing strict directives to ensure an organized start. Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif has mandated that textbooks be distributed from the first day of school, strictly prohibiting any link between book delivery and the payment of school fees. To maintain discipline, the ministry is emphasizing electronic attendance tracking and addressing teacher shortages. Safety remains a primary focus, with requirements to secure school infrastructure, maintain fences, and prohibit vehicles from entering school grounds. Field inspections have intensified to monitor the rollout. In Cairo, Himat Abu Kila, Director of the Cairo Directorate of Education, visited schools in the Manshiyat Nasser and West Nasr City districts to monitor classroom regularity, student attendance, health services, and nutrition programs. In Alexandria, Dr. Arabi Abu Zeid, Director of the Alexandria Directorate of Education, inspected schools in the East District, reviewing class schedules and textbook distribution. In Dakahlia, Deputy Director Basuni Mohamed Basuni conducted field visits within the Nabroh Educational Directorate to ensure the regularity of the school year and the availability of resources. Recent inspections have expanded to Giza and the Red Sea Governorate. In Giza, First Undersecretary Said Attia visited schools in the Omraneya and South Giza directorates, focusing on teacher and student attendance, the implementation of ministry instructions, and support for students with disabilities. ~~Attia emphasized addressing student tardiness through parental communication.~~ In the Red Sea, Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif, accompanied by Governor Walid Al-Barqi, toured schools in Shalateen and Halaib. During this tour, the Minister evaluated student performance in core subjects, literacy, and numeracy, and engaged with high school students regarding programming and artificial intelligence curricula. The Minister also met with ~~local~~ tribal leaders ~~and assessed students’ reading and writing skills. Following the start of classes, the Ministry of Education and Technical Education has scheduled the first monthly exams for~~ in the ~~academic year~~ Marsa Hamira area to ~~occur between October 18~~ discuss educational needs and ~~October 22, 2026.~~ ensure development efforts are directed toward realistic priorities.

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