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Mohamed Saâd Barrada, Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports, held a meeting at the ministry headquarters on Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026, with members of the temporary fact-finding mission on the reality of school restaurants, chaired by the parliamentary deputy, Al-Batoul Abladi, head of the mission, in the presence of the Secretary-General and a number of ministry officials.
The Ministry of National Education announced, via its "Facebook" page, that ministry officials presented during the meeting, a detailed presentation on the situation of boarding schools and school restaurants, considering them as a fundamental pillar within the social support system, and their role in encouraging schooling and ensuring equity and equal opportunities, especially in rural areas and vulnerable areas. Ministry officials also addressed, according to the same source, the contribution of boarding schools in reducing school dropout and enhancing the educational and psychological stability of students. In addition to reviewing digital and statistical data concerning the reality of these services, the constraints they face, and the prospects associated with their development and improving their quality. The source explained that the presentation was followed by an open discussion, during which members of the fact-finding mission expressed their questions and observations, within the framework of enhancing institutional coordination and cooperation, and working to upgrade school catering and accommodation services in a way that meets the needs of learners and promotes spatial justice within the educational system.
