Saudi Arabia Mandates National Attire for Secondary School Students

 The Ministry of Education mandated that all public and private secondary school male students wear national attire, following directives from HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to emphasize educational values and national identity. Saudi students will wear the thobe and ghutra or shemagh, while non-Saudi students will wear the thobe (excluding students in foreign schools).

 The ministry stated that the decision aligns with national efforts to instill values, strengthen national affiliation, and promote loyalty. National attire is considered a key element of Saudi identity and reinforces the Kingdom's ongoing initiatives to solidify national identity as part of Vision 2030. The mandate aims to strengthen students' connection to their homeland and heritage.

 According to the ministry, awareness campaigns and programs for students and parents will accompany the implementation of this decision.