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00:00 The new academic year is marked by a series of preparations,
00:03 such as the renewal of some existing educational institutions,
00:07 or even the addition of more to support growth and demand,
00:10 and as usual, the increase in school supplies.
00:16 In the UAE, competition has intensified between traditional distribution ports
00:21 and e-commerce platforms,
00:23 which have offered discounts exceeding 30% in many cases,
00:28 while consumers complained that some discounts
00:31 did not include basic goods and products
00:34 that demand is high in this season.
00:37 It seems that the effects of global economy
00:40 are still misguiding us about school schedules.
00:43 In Dubai, for example, the Institute of Humanities and Science
00:46 has decided to increase the percentage of 3%
00:48 on the school year schedules for 2023-2024.
00:53 It is worth mentioning that Dubai has about 216 private schools
00:57 and about 30 high-end educational institutions.
01:00 What about Qatar with Salahuddin?
01:03 Thank you Nada.
01:04 In Qatar, the increase is back to 3.11%
01:09 in parallel with the return to school season.
01:13 The school annual budget in Qatar is still very high
01:17 compared to neighboring countries.
01:19 The annual budget starts from 25,000 Riyals
01:22 and reaches 40,000 Riyals.
01:25 Qatar citizens have the right to get free education
01:30 while families can apply to the Ministry of Education
01:34 to get an exceptional license
01:37 to teach their children in private public schools.
01:41 On the other hand, commercial associations
01:44 live a golden month by selling school books
01:48 and school supplies.
01:50 One book starts from 50 to 70 dollars
01:54 while the school supplies remain available to everyone.
01:58 This was the case in Qatar.
02:00 What about Egypt?
02:01 Let's go to our correspondent Farouk.
02:03 Thank you Salah.
02:04 After the increase in the budget
02:06 reached a record high level,
02:09 it became difficult for schools and universities
02:12 to determine the budget for the new year
02:14 due to the low interest rates for the new year
02:17 in the coming period.
02:19 The budget is expected to increase by 10% at least.
02:24 This is also the case for the parents
02:27 who are suffering from school supplies
02:29 and living expenses
02:31 amid government attempts
02:33 to cover some of the budget's expenses.
02:36 Now, let's go to Baghdad with our correspondent Nabil.
02:40 Thank you Farouk.
02:42 The school budget started early in August
02:45 about 60 days before the school year
02:47 to reduce pressure on families
02:49 and to cover the high school supplies
02:52 which reach 150 dollars per student.
02:56 Shopping centers offer discounted offers
02:58 which are 20% lower than the general prices
03:01 for school supplies and clothes
03:04 which are not available in local stores
03:06 while China is advancing in import.
03:09 Families are more willing to go to school discounts
03:12 which are 20% lower than last year
03:14 due to the increase in prices
03:16 and they are convinced that the government's support
03:19 for school supplies and school curriculum
03:22 and education will not be lost.
03:23 Other preparations for the school season
03:25 are underway with our correspondent Eylina Murad in Beirut.
03:29 Thank you, Nabil.
03:32 The school year in Lebanon will start in mid-August
03:36 to put pressure on students
03:39 after the school budget has returned to a high level
03:43 of 500% which is more than the law
03:46 which allows for an increase of 30% in school budgets
03:50 but not the crazy increase in the prices of books and textbooks
03:55 which rose by about 60%.
03:58 This indicates that the school registration patterns
04:02 are still symbolic
04:03 with caution and fear that teachers will be forced to leave
04:07 at the beginning of this year.
04:09 What is the situation in London?
04:11 Let's meet with Riyad Al Saadi.
04:13 Thank you, Eylina.
04:16 Preparations are underway
04:18 for British families to return their children to school
04:21 with the start of the new school year.
04:24 Although the free education in government schools
04:27 contributes to a great extent
04:28 in reducing the financial burdens on those families.
04:31 But the economic crisis,
04:33 the increase in inflation,
04:34 and the increase in living costs
04:36 are all factors that contribute to the pressure on those families
04:40 as well as the limitation of income and the increase in taxes.