Revise Education Directors' Powers in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Ministry of Education revises powers of education directors to enhance autonomy and improve performance.

• Revise administrative and financial powers of education directors.
• Delegate 15 directors with 41 new powers.
• Enhance autonomy of educational administrations.
• Implement flexible working hours and employee assignments.
• Empower education directors to make quick decisions in emergencies.

The Saudi Ministry of Education has issued a new decision to amend the administrative, financial, and organizational powers of education directors in all regions of the Kingdom. This decision is part of the ministry's efforts to facilitate procedures, enhance decision-making speed, and improve educational performance, serving the interests of the educational sector.

The decision includes delegating 15 education directors from various regions and governorates, granting them 41 specific powers aimed at enhancing the autonomy of administrations in managing their internal affairs. Among these powers are the approval of service transfers, loan agreements, and acceptance of resignations and early retirements for those who have completed 25 years of service in educational and administrative positions (rank 13 and below).

Details of the Decision

The new powers also include nominating staff for training programs and seminars within the Kingdom, as well as approving

What are the main new powers granted to education directors?

The main new powers include approving service transfers, loan agreements, and accepting resignations and early retirements.

How does this decision impact the quality of education?

The decision positively impacts education quality by enhancing the autonomy of administrations and enabling them to make quick and effective decisions.

What is the flexible working hours mechanism?

The flexible working hours mechanism allows adjustments to working hours to meet work requirements and local circumstances.