Education Minister Dr. Jalal Al-Tabatabai has directed all academic supervisors and relevant department heads to develop a comprehensive framework for completely restructuring all academic curricula from Grades 1 through 9, according to an official Ministry statement released Sunday.

Key Directives from Ministerial Meeting:

1. Complete Transformation Required:

   • Not partial updates but full redesign of all subjects

   • Must integrate modern educational standards with Kuwaiti national values

   • Should develop students' creativity and active citizenship

2. National Identity Focus:

   • Social studies to highlight Kuwait's history and leadership

   • Cross-curricular reinforcement of national values

   • Quranic verses in Islamic studies to complement national concepts

   • Arabic literature to include patriotic poetry

3. Implementation Structure:

   • 9 specialized task forces per subject area

   • Teams to include ministry officials and field educators

   • Two-week deadline for preliminary framework submission

   • Phased implementation with precise timeline

Minister's Statement:
"This curriculum reform represents the cornerstone of educational development. We're building a system worthy of Kuwait's children that balances global standards with our national principles," said Al-Tabatabai during the meeting with educational leaders.

Development Approach:
✓ Incorporate input from experienced teachers
✓ Utilize educational researchers and psychologists
✓ Ensure academic rigor meets practical classroom needs
✓ Create integrated, non-fragmented learning experiences

Attendees Included:

• Acting Assistant Undersecretary for General Education

• Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Curricula

• Curriculum Development Director

• All general subject supervisors

Strategic Context:
The reform aligns with:

• Kuwait Vision 2035 human capital goals

• Need for 21st century skill development

• Global educational best practices

• National values preservation