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Arab Times
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- Politics
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Kuwait targets exam cheating with prison terms, hefty fines
KUWAIT CITY, June 5: Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei praised the Cabinet's approval on Wednesday of a draft bill amending the Penal Code and criminalizing cheating and exam leaks. He called the legal amendments 'a turning point' for educational justice. He expressed gratitude to His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al- Sabah and other Cabinet members for their roles in this development, which reflects the political leadership's commitment to safeguarding the futures of students. The draft law explicitly outlaws the printing, selling, or leaking of exam questions and answers for intermediate and secondary schools, mainly when intended to facilitate cheating or undermine the examination process. Al-Tabtabaei emphasized that such actions threaten Kuwait's educational reputation and that legal action would be taken against offenders. The Cabinet's approved amendments add two articles to the Penal Code: Article 259 bis, which punishes leaking exam materials with imprisonment of up to five years and fines ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 dinars, and Article 259 bis (a), which penalizes altering exam answers or grades with up to seven years in prison and fines between 5,000 and 10,000 dinars. This initiative aims to protect the integrity of education and ensure fair assessments for all students. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Council of Ministers, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, convened its weekly session on Wednesday at Bayan Palace, reviewing significant local, regional, and international developments while approving major legal and institutional reforms. At the outset, the Cabinet extended Eid Al-Adha greetings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and the people and residents of Kuwait. It also congratulated the Crown Prince on the first anniversary of assuming office, praising his national achievements and leadership. As part of its legislative agenda, the Cabinet approved two draft decree-laws. The first introduces Articles 259 bis and 259 bis (A) to Penal Code No. 16 of 1960, criminalizing acts related to cheating and manipulation in intermediate and secondary school exams. Violations are punishable by imprisonment of up to seven years and fines ranging from KD 1,000 to KD 10,000. The second draft law amends Judicial Fees Law No. 17 of 1973, aiming to discourage frivolous lawsuits and promote alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and conciliation. These measures seek to preserve the integrity of the educational system and improve the effectiveness of the judiciary. The Cabinet commended the recent speech delivered by His Highness the Crown Prince at the Second GCC–ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where he represented His Highness the Amir in his capacity as President of the Gulf Cooperation Council. In his address, His Highness emphasized the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation and building strategic partnerships rooted in mutual respect, sustainable development, and integration. Highlighting the combined economic strength of the GCC and ASEAN — with a total GDP nearing USD 6 trillion — His Highness called for enhanced cooperation in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and food security, especially through sustainable agricultural investment. The Cabinet also praised the Crown Prince's participation in the GCC–ASEAN–China Tripartite Summit, where he welcomed the launch of the 2023–2027 strategic dialogue action plan. The plan outlines collaboration across sectors including renewable energy, education, health, technology, and scientific research. The Cabinet reviewed the results of the Crown Prince's official visit to Japan from May 28 to 31. During the visit, His Highness met with Emperor Naruhito, Crown Prince Fumihito, and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to discuss elevating bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. Minister of Information, Culture, and State Minister for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi presented a detailed report on the Crown Prince's visit to Kuwait's pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka. Accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, His Highness toured the pavilion, which showcases Kuwait's achievements in economy, energy, environment, education, and cultural heritage. He expressed appreciation for the organizers' efforts in presenting Kuwait's identity to the global audience. The Cabinet also discussed the outcomes of the recent official visit by Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara. The talks, chaired by His Highness the Amir on the Kuwaiti side and President Al-Shara on the Syrian side, focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors and addressing the latest developments in Syria. Both parties emphasized the need for intensified international efforts to ensure Syria's sovereignty, security, and stability. Additionally, the Cabinet reviewed high-level visits from the leaders of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Talks with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan highlighted the strength of fraternal relations. These meetings led to the signing of several memoranda of understanding in sectors such as energy, advanced technology, education, law, health, investment, and cybersecurity. The Council received a presentation from Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy Dr. Subaih Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem, who outlined progress on several strategic infrastructure projects. These include the Shagaya and Abdaliyah Renewable Energy Projects, Az-Zour North Phases II and III, Khairan and Nuwaiseeb Phase I, and the Subiya Plant expansion phases. Combined, these projects will add 14,050 megawatts of electricity and 228 million gallons of daily water production. The Cabinet commended the ministry's efforts and stressed the importance of addressing implementation challenges to meet the nation's growing energy demands. The session concluded with the Cabinet approving several items on the agenda and referring others to specialized ministerial committees for further review and action. Through these comprehensive discussions and decisions, the Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to national development, regional cooperation, and institutional integrity.
Arab Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Cheat? You're out
KUWAIT CITY, May 20: The Ministry of Education announced Tuesday that around 212,000 students in intermediate level and Grades 10 and 11 in Science and Literature sections will begin their end-of-year exams for the current academic year (2024/2025) on Wednesday. In a press statement, the ministry confirmed that all the relevant sectors have completed the necessary preparations for the start of the final exams, reiterating that the schools and examination committees are fully prepared to receive 212,755 students who will take the exams. These students include 128,263 in the intermediate level, 43,623 in Grade 10, and 40,869 in Grade 11. The ministry also affirmed its full commitment to provide an appropriate environment for exams, asserting that all technical and human resources are being mobilized to prepare examination committees and facilitate the conduct of exams according to the highest educational and organizational standards, while ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all students. It provided learning resources to support students, such as the e-library and the 'With Hamad Chat' service, available on its website and app. It added that it is fully cooperating with parents by strengthening communication channels and providing support to motivate the students to confidently pass the exam period. Meanwhile, Minister of Education Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei issued a decision regulating the operation of examination committees and the report of those barred from taking exams. Article One of the decision stipulates that the Inspection and Audit Office should be provided with copies of the following during the exams period: 1. A detailed list of barring decisions issued daily, approved by the First Deputy General Head of Examinations or his representative in the Science and Literature Exams Controls for Grade 12 students, or by the Director General of the Education District for other grades. 2. A copy of the aforementioned barring decisions issued during the day, along with the attached documents (violation report, testimony report, proof of handing over the cheating tool, proof of failure to hand over the cheating tool, copies of the violating materials found during the exam, and any other attached reports or documents). The decision stressed the need to put the documents stated in Article One in a confidential, sealed envelope, stamped with the seal of the authority issuing the barring decisions. The envelope should be delivered to the national supervisor to hand it over to the Inspection and Audit Office. The decision affirmed that the Information Systems Department allocates cloud storage space to store copies of the barring decisions and reports. The link to these files should be provided to the heads of the examination committees. Copies of the violation reports and their attachments should be uploaded to the cloud storage by the heads of the examination committees, each according to their jurisdiction, upon completion and before sending them to the control center. The following should be taken into account: 1. Divide the storage space according to educational districts, subjects, and boys' and girls' schools. 2. The authority of the heads of examination committees shall be limited to merely uploading files, with no possibility of deleting or modifying them after uploading. The decision states that the provisions contained therein shall apply to those subject to documents for the intermediate and secondary stages, as well as documents for religious education and adult education. All relevant authorities should be aware of and implement the decision.
Kuwait News Agency
11-05-2025
- Science
- Kuwait News Agency
Minster of Education praises students' achievement at in't robotics award
KUWAIT, May 11 (KUNA) -- Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei expressed great pride on Sunday in the outstanding achievements recently made by the Ministry of Education students in an international robotics award. In a press release, Al-Tabtabaei extended his congratulations to the Faltech Robotics team for winning the Judges' Award at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship after delivering an exceptional performance, and to the students of Umm Kalthum Bint Mohammad Middle School for winning the Best Theatrical Idea Award. He noted that the team's excellence at the VEX Championship, despite intense competition from over 1,200 teams representing 60 countries, demonstrates Kuwait's leading position in robotics and programming. Al-Tabtabaei also praised the educational staff who trained and guided the students. (end)
Zawya
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Kuwait's Education Ministry rolls out new national effort to minimize electricity and water waste
KUWAIT CITY - The Ministry of Education launched a nationwide campaign on Monday aimed at rationalizing electricity and water consumption across all educational institutions and buildings under its jurisdiction. The campaign, titled "Rasd" (Monitoring), is in line with Kuwait's sustainable development goals and aims to enhance energy and water efficiency throughout the country's educational sectors. The initiative was launched under the direction of the Minister of Education, Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei. According to a press statement from the ministry, the campaign is part of Kuwait's broader vision to preserve vital national resources while promoting the efficient use of energy and water. The ministry emphasized that this move is also a reflection of its commitment to achieving sustainability in public sector operations. Minister Al-Tabtabaei issued a ministerial circular instructing all sectors and departments within the ministry, in cooperation with field teams from the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, to implement measures that will increase the efficiency of energy and water use. These steps are expected to help reduce consumption while supporting operational needs and promoting the optimal use of resources, thereby contributing to the long-term sustainability of the nation's vital resources. The ministry stated that this campaign represents a practical commitment to national and societal responsibility. It also aims to provide a safe and sustainable educational environment that ensures the continuity of the educational process with minimal energy wastage, particularly in the face of rising temperatures, which increase electrical loads. The ministry stressed that collective efforts from all government institutions are needed to safeguard the country's resources. The campaign's objectives include reducing water waste, monitoring electrical faults, and addressing energy drains, particularly those occurring outside operational hours. These efforts will be supported by specialized engineering teams who will apply precise technical procedures to identify and fix issues promptly. The "Rasd" campaign will target the rationalization of electricity and water consumption in the Ministry's General Diwan building, educational zone offices, central administrations, and schools across Kuwait. Field engineering teams have been appointed in each educational zone under the supervision of the Educational Facilities Sector. These teams are responsible for monitoring, reporting issues, and conducting maintenance work. The ministry has also set up WhatsApp hotlines (22304424 and 22304425) to receive reports from school administrations and the public, ensuring quick responses to any issues. Through this initiative, the ministry seeks to raise awareness about the importance of resource conservation. It aims to instill a culture of sustainability among students, employees, and the broader community. The ministry particularly highlighted the crucial role of teachers in promoting these values by educating students on the importance of rationalizing resources, thus fostering a generation of environmentally conscious citizens. The Ministry of Education has called on all its members to actively support the campaign by monitoring water sources, ensuring their proper usage, and conserving electricity. The ministry also encouraged staff to spread awareness among students, noting that collective efforts are essential for achieving the campaign's objectives and contributing to the nation's sustainability goals. arabtimes
Arab Times
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Education Ministry rolls out new national effort to minimize electricity and water waste
KUWAIT CITY, April 28: The Ministry of Education launched a nationwide campaign on Monday aimed at rationalizing electricity and water consumption across all educational institutions and buildings under its jurisdiction. The campaign, titled "Rasd" (Monitoring), is in line with Kuwait's sustainable development goals and aims to enhance energy and water efficiency throughout the country's educational sectors. The initiative was launched under the direction of the Minister of Education, Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei. According to a press statement from the ministry, the campaign is part of Kuwait's broader vision to preserve vital national resources while promoting the efficient use of energy and water. The ministry emphasized that this move is also a reflection of its commitment to achieving sustainability in public sector operations. Minister Al-Tabtabaei issued a ministerial circular instructing all sectors and departments within the ministry, in cooperation with field teams from the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, to implement measures that will increase the efficiency of energy and water use. These steps are expected to help reduce consumption while supporting operational needs and promoting the optimal use of resources, thereby contributing to the long-term sustainability of the nation's vital resources. The ministry stated that this campaign represents a practical commitment to national and societal responsibility. It also aims to provide a safe and sustainable educational environment that ensures the continuity of the educational process with minimal energy wastage, particularly in the face of rising temperatures, which increase electrical loads. The ministry stressed that collective efforts from all government institutions are needed to safeguard the country's resources. The campaign's objectives include reducing water waste, monitoring electrical faults, and addressing energy drains, particularly those occurring outside operational hours. These efforts will be supported by specialized engineering teams who will apply precise technical procedures to identify and fix issues promptly. The "Rasd" campaign will target the rationalization of electricity and water consumption in the Ministry's General Diwan building, educational zone offices, central administrations, and schools across Kuwait. Field engineering teams have been appointed in each educational zone under the supervision of the Educational Facilities Sector. These teams are responsible for monitoring, reporting issues, and conducting maintenance work. The ministry has also set up WhatsApp hotlines (22304424 and 22304425) to receive reports from school administrations and the public, ensuring quick responses to any issues. Through this initiative, the ministry seeks to raise awareness about the importance of resource conservation. It aims to instill a culture of sustainability among students, employees, and the broader community. The ministry particularly highlighted the crucial role of teachers in promoting these values by educating students on the importance of rationalizing resources, thus fostering a generation of environmentally conscious citizens. The Ministry of Education has called on all its members to actively support the campaign by monitoring water sources, ensuring their proper usage, and conserving electricity. The ministry also encouraged staff to spread awareness among students, noting that collective efforts are essential for achieving the campaign's objectives and contributing to the nation's sustainability goals.
