The Ministry of Education has launched the "Excellence Award for School Libraries" in collaboration with the Kuwait Libraries and Information Association. This initiative aims to encourage the development of school libraries by recognizing outstanding efforts in enhancing educational and cultural services.

According to Adel Al-Harbi, Acting Director of the Libraries Department, the award is open to all educational levels, including:

• Kindergarten
• Primary Schools
• Middle Schools
• High Schools
• Religious Schools
• Special Education Schools

Schools meeting the set evaluation criteria are encouraged to apply before the March 3 deadline. The arbitration process will take place from April 2 to April 20, during which a panel of experts will assess the libraries based on predefined standards.

One outstanding library from each educational stage will be selected for recognition. A special award ceremony, under the patronage of Education Minister Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, will honor the winners for their contribution to cultural and community engagement.

The primary goal of the award is to:

• Enhance the quality of school libraries
• Encourage competition among schools to improve their library services
• Support educational curricula through enriched resources
• Promote cultural awareness and community participation

By introducing this initiative, the Ministry of Education aims to elevate the standards of school libraries in Kuwait, making them a hub of knowledge and learning for students. Schools interested in participating should ensure compliance with the evaluation criteria and submit their applications before the deadline.