Kuwait Education Sector Research Highlights

Interview

Jalal Al Tabtabaei, Minister of Education: Interview
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Interview: Jalal Al Tabtabaei, Minister of Education, on utilising digital tools to modernise the sector and develop human capital How is Kuwait’s education system evolving through the six-pillar reform plan to enhance learning outcomes in line with New Kuwait 2035? JALAL TABTABAEI: The education system is undergoing comprehensive transformation aimed at aligning learning outcomes with the national…

Analysis

Investment and innovation boost digital platforms in Kuwait
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Revenue in the GCC digital health market is forecast to reach $2.58bn in 2025 and grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.93% to total $3.50bn by 2029. Kuwait’s digital health market generated approximately $540.3m in revenue in 2024 and is projected to reach $1.8bn by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 22.9%. At present, telemedicine is the largest contributor to the sector’s growth. In line…

Overview

Education and health reforms bolster Kuwait’s economy
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Kuwait’s education sector traditionally prepared students for public sector employment, creating a growing skills gap with graduates who are underequipped for private sector jobs. Education reform, alongside an overhaul of both the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the national curricula, is expected to improve academic outcomes over the coming decades. At the same time, the prioritisation of health…

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The Report: Kuwait 2025: Education & Health
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Education reform and the overhaul of both the Ministry of Education and the national curriculum are expected to strengthen academic outcomes in Kuwait. In parallel, sustained government prioritisation of health care has helped modernisation through new infrastructure, improved access to services and enhanced training for medical professionals. As the country confronts the pressures of an ageing population,…

Country Report

The Report: Kuwait 2025
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Kuwait is advancing a broad reform agenda under the New Kuwait 2035 development plan, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and diversify beyond hydrocarbons. Recent governance and fiscal reforms, including the passage of a new public debt law, are expected to expand financing options and support capital market development. At the same time, investment in infrastructure, logistics, digital tech

Economic View

Investing in Kuwait's higher education segment for economic growth

On the impact of higher education on economic diversification In what ways is Kuwait’s investment in higher education contributing to the country’s long-term economic goals, especially in terms of workforce diversification? RICHARD JOHNSON: The evolution of higher education in Kuwait is pivotal to achieving the country’s long-term economic goals, particularly with respect to workforce…

Interview

Ahmad Nasrallah, CEO, Dar Al Shifa Hospital: Interview
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Interview: Ahmad Nasrallah, CEO, Dar Al Shifa Hospital To what extent is Afya contributing to the growth and resilience of private health care? AHMAD NASRALLAH: The Afya insurance policy for retirees has been pivotal to the growth and resilience of private health care in Kuwait. The Ministry of Health (MoH) initiated this innovative programme to contract private care services to an insurance company…

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The Report: Kuwait 2024: Education & Health
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Kuwait’s education landscape is poised for notable change as the sector awaits the publication of a new national education development plan designed to align learning outcomes with the evolving needs of the economy. The health care sector, meanwhile, is on the cusp of significant transformation, with the Health Assurance Hospitals Company ready to assume responsibility for the medical needs of the…

Analysis

Kuwait's university system building a knowledge-based economy
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In September 2023 Kuwait’s newest public university, Abdullah Al Salem University (AASU), received its first batch of 605 new students for the 2023/24 academic year. Viewed by the government as a reflection of its efforts to become a strategic partner in the higher education sector, AASU and other public education initiatives are working to ensure that Kuwaiti citizens are prepared for the labour…

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Kuwait is improving quality of education and health care, and local talent
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Kuwait’s education landscape is poised for notable change as the sector awaits the publication of a new national education development plan designed to align learning outcomes with the evolving needs of the economy. The 2023 education budget, allocated 11.5% of total expenditure, underscores a commitment to quality improvement in line with the objectives of New Kuwait 2035, the country’s long-term…

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