Economics
Saudis Plan Schools Revamp to Tackle Unemployment, Ideology
- New program to address kingdom’s flagging education system
- Aims to align educational outcomes with labor market’s needs
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Photographer: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images
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Saudi Arabia said it plans to overhaul the kingdom’s flagging education system to better prepare citizens to find jobs and tackle intolerance.
The revamp will cover all levels of education, from early childhood to adult learning opportunities, according to a summary of the Human Capability Development Program announced by the official Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.