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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Ban Graduation Ceremonies Outside Schools to Ease Family Financial Burdens

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have banned graduation ceremonies outside educational institutions. This move aims at easing financial pressures on students’ families.

The Saudi Ministry of Education issued a decree limiting such events to school premises and under specific regulations, according to media reports.
Similarly, Kuwaiti Minister of Education Jalal Al Tabtabaei decreed that ceremonies — whether marking graduation, academic distinction, or other occasions — must be held within school grounds only.

School administrations have been directed to coordinate and organize celebrations according to regulations approved by their respective ministries.

According to Kuwaiti newspaper Al Seyassah, citing informed sources, Kuwait’s decision followed an extensive study examining the expected repercussions and reactions. This is particularly from private and foreign schools.
The study concluded that the decree would apply to all schools across the country.

Saudi education advisor Fawzia Al Waqit praised the move as “wise” in remarks to Al Saudiya TV channel.
She highlighted that some graduation ceremonies had turned into lavish events. Costs for venue rentals reached up to SR120,000 — expenses typically borne by parents.
Additional costs for graduation gowns and catering further increased the financial burden.

Al Waqit added that such extravagance could lead to feelings of marginalization among students and unhealthy comparisons among graduates.

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