Doha:The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) has entered into agreements with national companies to oversee the construction and operation of four new private schools across Qatar. These institutions are expected to collectively offer 5,000 student places upon completion.

According to Marhaba, the contracts were awarded after a tender process conducted in collaboration with the Public Works Authority (Asghal), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), and MOEHE. This initiative is part of a broader effort to expand private education and meet the increasing demand for school places.

The contract signing event was attended by prominent figures including the Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwa bint Rashid Al Khater, Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, and President of Asghal, Eng Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer. Representatives from the development companies and other officials were also present.

Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs, Mr. Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama, signed the contracts with representatives from the four schools. These include the Indian Islamic School in Al Wukair, Cardiff International School in Al Wukair, Pearl Podar School in Al Mansoura, and Al Zaytoun International School in Al Sailiya, represented by Mr. Brail Muidu Siddiq, Dr. Hamad Mubarak Al Kaabi, Mr. Mohammed Nizar, and Mr. Saleh Abdullah Al Sulaiti, respectively.

All four schools will be co-educational, offering education across all grade levels with affordable tuition fees. This initiative aligns with Qatar's efforts to bolster public-private partnerships, in accordance with the directives of the Amir of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to enhance private-sector participation in national development projects and address the rising educational demands.

Once operational, these schools will increase the capacity of private education in Qatar, providing more options for students and parents. The initiative also supports the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030, emphasizing the continued role of private education in fulfilling future educational needs.

At the end of the ceremony, MOEHE underscored its collaboration with MOCI and Asghal, reiterating its commitment to initiatives that promote investment in the education sector and improve the diversity and quality of educational services in response to population growth and future demand.