Saudi Arabia Mandates National Dress for Male Secondary Students
New policy aims to reinforce national identity and educational values
The Saudi Ministry of Education has announced that all male students in public and private secondary schools are now required to wear traditional national attire.
This directive aligns with broader national efforts to instill values, foster national affiliation, and promote loyalty.
Saudi students must wear the traditional thobe along with a ghutra or shemagh, while non-Saudi students are required to wear the thobe, except for those attending foreign schools.
The ministry emphasized that this decision supports the Kingdom’s ongoing initiatives under Vision 2030 to strengthen cultural and historical awareness among the younger generation.
To facilitate a smooth transition, awareness campaigns and educational programs will be launched for both students and parents, providing guidance on the significance of the mandate and its role in reinforcing national pride and heritage.
This directive aligns with broader national efforts to instill values, foster national affiliation, and promote loyalty.
Saudi students must wear the traditional thobe along with a ghutra or shemagh, while non-Saudi students are required to wear the thobe, except for those attending foreign schools.
The ministry emphasized that this decision supports the Kingdom’s ongoing initiatives under Vision 2030 to strengthen cultural and historical awareness among the younger generation.
To facilitate a smooth transition, awareness campaigns and educational programs will be launched for both students and parents, providing guidance on the significance of the mandate and its role in reinforcing national pride and heritage.
