Riyadh: Students of general education across 11 regions of the Kingdom returned to their classrooms today to begin the new academic year 1447 AH. Students in Makkah and Madinah regions, as well as in Jeddah and Taif, will begin their studies next week in accordance with the academic calendar.

According to Saudi Press Agency, this year, over six million students are enrolled in 32,000 schools across the Kingdom, supported by half a million teachers. This is part of a plan to enhance educational quality, implement modern pedagogical practices, and instill national and humanitarian values, contributing to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.