KUWAIT: With the aim of introducing new trends in decoration and construction of schools, the first exhibition on schools and its faculties will be held in Kuwait on 22 and 23 June . The event will be held under the patronage of the Minister of Education Moudhi Al-Homoud.

Naser Al-Anzi, Head of the preparatory committee for the conference said that it aims to introduce the new trends and benefit from international experiences on this regard.

Al-Anzi added that this conference aims at helping firms that are in charge of executing large-scale educational projects like Al-Shdadiya project, billed at KD 1 billion. This, in addition to the project to build more than 600 schools are being supervised by the Ministry of Education.

The General Authority for Education is proceeding with renovation works on many of the faculties located across several areas in Kuwait. He mentioned that the number of private universities are increasing in Kuwait and that 12 new approvals were granted to start build new universities.

A presentation on the 'smart classes' project in Kuwait University will be held. This will be presented by Dr Habib Al-Kandari, Head of the Executive Committee of the project. Microsoft will hold a presentation that showcases its vision for schools in the future and the latest technology.

Al-Anzi pointed out the companies that specialize in offering decoration, construction and preparatory services like educational centers, furnishing libraries, laboratories and playgrounds, sports halls will display their wares.
He welcomed the participation of local and foreign companies so that they can present their experience and services to decision makers and investors who are willing to invest in educational infrastructure.

Al-Anzi stressed that this conference is the fruit of the loyal efforts made by the Minister of education Dr Moudhi Al-Homoud to execute the government recommendations that are listed in the development plan. This plan was launched by HH Prime Minister and approved by the National Assembly to improve the quality of education and improve the quality of the infrastructure used in different educational centers. - Kuwait times