Saudi Arabia tripled education budget and expands schools
Education in Saudi Arabia has more than tripled in three years from 5 million to 18 million dollars with a target of 28 million. In 12 months 268 schools opened, with 6 000 students and 600 schools. teachers from other Arab nations fill gaps while a Djeddah university nucleus opens with Arts and Commerce colleges. Night schools educate adults and a gen eral kindergarten program is planned.