MUSCAT: The Council of Ministers, at its session on Sunday, extended its congratulations to male and female students as well as to members of the teaching and administrative staffs and parents, on the occasion of the new school year, wishing everyone a year replete with success and achievement.
The Council affirmed that the education sector enjoys the gracious attention and care of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, given its fundamental role as a cornerstone in nation-building and in preparing generations capable of contributing to the development process and shaping the future.
The Council further expressed its appreciation for the efforts undertaken by educational personnel in carrying out their vital mission, wishing students a year of diligence, dedication, and achievement. It also wished all educational staff success.
Meanwhile, around 876,117 students began the new academic year 2026/2027 across Oman’s 1,298 schools on Sunday which include 440,899 male students, 435,218 female students, and 3,903 students registered in special educational programmes, marking the start of the new academic year, as the Royal Oman Police called on drivers to exercise extra caution during school hours.
Traffic around schools in Muscat, Salalah, Suhar and other cities was noticeably heavier on Sunday morning as parents dropped off children on the first day. The Ministry of Education (MoE) confirmed that public and private schools reopened as scheduled, welcoming students from Grade 1 to Grade 12.
“To ensure a smooth start, all schools have carried out orientation sessions, distributed textbooks, and welcomed new students,” a representative from the Omar bin Kattab school in Al Wattayah said, while both teachers and administrators said the focus this term would be on strengthening learning outcomes, digital skills, and student well-being in line with Oman Vision 2040. SEE ALSO P4
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