The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, concluded Education Week to help entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises explore growth and investment opportunities in the sector.

Speaking at the SMEs Support Council in Al Khobar alongside Monsha'at’s Governor Sami Al Hussaini, Assistant Minister of Education for Private Education and Investment Iyad Algarawi revealed plans to offer over 30 investment opportunities in the Eastern Province during 2026, advancing goals to increase private sector participation in education to 30%.

Algarawi noted that SMEs account for over 98% of educational institutions. Investment fields cover school development, facilities management, support services such as catering and transportation, edtech, artificial intelligence, and research commercialization, supported by competitive financing options through national funds and banks including the National Infrastructure Fund, SME Bank, and Social Development Bank.

The event served over 900 beneficiaries, offering 1,000 advisory sessions, 10 main panel discussions, and 70 entrepreneurial meetings.

More than 30 entities participated in the week's activities, including the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Investment, Education and Training Evaluation Commission, National eLearning Center, National Center for Curriculum Development, Human Capability Development Program, King Saud University, Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, King Abdulaziz University, King Faisal University, Taibah University, alongside key educational sector organizations and supporting companies.