Kuwait revokes Iranian private school education licence, orders closure
Kuwait's ministry of education has announced that it revoked an Iranian private school's education licence and ordered its closure "in public interest."
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- What to do
- Parents of current students at the Iranian private school must transfer their children to other schools before the 2026-2027 academic year begins.
Kuwait's ministry of education has announced that it revoked an Iranian private school's education licence and ordered its closure "in public interest." According to KUNA, Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al Tabtabaei issued the decision on Thursday in accordance with laws regulating private education. The ministry said the school must stop accepting new students starting with the 2026-2027 academic year. Parents of current students will be notified to transfer their children to other schools before the new academic year begins.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 6 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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What do I need to do?
Parents of current students at the Iranian private school must transfer their children to other schools before the 2026-2027 academic year begins.
What was the deadline?
1 Sept 2026 — this deadline has passed.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
6 Aug 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/us-israel-iran-lebanon-war-peace-deal-day-50-live-updates
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