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26-05-14

Saudi plans education revamp plan worth USD21b

(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia plans to invest as much as USD1.33 billion in training 25.000 school teachers abroad, according to Arabian Business. King Abdullah has recently approved a USD21 billion education revamp plan that included creating five education director jobs under the highest rank of "excellent". Also, as part of the plan, the kingdom will allocate USD319 million in linking schools with a computer system to meet e-education requirements, while USD317 million had been allocated to school workshops and smart classrooms. Education Minister Prince Khaled Al Faisal said: "Education plays a significant role in accelerating a country's progress and prosperity."