Engineer Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabai, Minister of Education, has issued a ministerial decision establishing standardized mechanisms for examination administration, grading, and oversight across all educational districts and academic levels.

Key Reforms Introduced:

1. Committee Formation Guidelines

   • Clear criteria for selecting examination committee members

   • Defined quotas for national monitors

   • Specialized committee formation procedures

2. Cost Optimization Measures

   • Expected savings: 650,000 KWD annually in committee allowances

   • Workload-based staffing formulas tied to actual student numbers

   • Electronic conflict-of-interest checks (excluding employees with 1st/2nd degree relatives taking exams)

3. Performance Efficiency Framework

   • Standardized work periods aligned with exam volume

   • Transparent selection of qualified educational staff

   • Detailed reference tables for implementation

Minister's Statement:

"These measures ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining educational integrity. The new system links staffing to actual needs, prevents financial waste, and eliminates potential conflicts of interest – all without compromising examination quality."

Operational Highlights:

• Digital Integration: Assignment system connected to student registries

• Sector-Specific Staffing: Customized formulas for scientific, literary, and religious education streams

• Accountability: Strict monitoring of additional work allowances