His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Emir of Madinah region, patronized the first edition of the Al-Ahali Award for Distinguished Teachers, organized by the Madinah Award Foundation. The honor comes in recognition of the efforts of male and female teachers in strengthening the educational process and instilling national values, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Praise for Teachers' Role in Building the Future

In his remarks, Prince Salman bin Sultan praised the pivotal role played by male and female teachers in shaping generations capable of leading the future, affirming that education represents the cornerstone of achieving sustainable development and building human capabilities. His Highness added:

"Honoring the distinguished teacher reflects society's appreciation for their great role in building an aware, qualified generation capable of achieving the nation's aspirations. You are the true role models for our sons and daughters."

Ceremony Highlights and Activities

  • A documentary film titled "From Launch to Recognition": reviewing the award's history and objectives.
  • Remarks from the people of Madinah: delivered by His Excellency Dr. Hashim bin Abdullah Yamani, who explained the award's importance in highlighting the teacher's standing and strengthening their pivotal role in building individuals and society.
  • Announcement of the winners: honoring the top three winners across five tracks:
    1. Early intervention and kindergarten.
    2. Early primary grades.
    3. Upper primary grades.
    4. Middle school.
    5. High school.

Objectives of the Al-Ahali Award for Distinguished Teachers

  1. Elevating the teacher's standing in society.
  2. Highlighting their role in instilling national values, belonging and tolerance.
  3. Encouraging teachers toward creativity and innovation in education.
  4. Contributing to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 related to developing the education system.

Ceremony Conclusion and Honoring of Winners

The ceremony concluded with Prince Salman bin Sultan honoring the winning male and female teachers, calling for continued excellence and creativity in the educational process, and stressing the importance of cooperation between the community and educational institutions to provide full support for teachers as the core pillar in achieving quality education.