International Teacher’s Day observed in Riyadh

RIYADH: The director general of Education in Riyadh, Hamad bin Nasser Al-Wahaibi, on Monday launched a series of events to mark International Teacher’s Day under the slogan “Teachers: Leadership in times of crisis; reimagining the future.”
Al-Wahaibi said the main objective of celebrating this day is to honor 62,000 teachers in the region and to highlight their important role in society.
He said teachers’ immense contribution to a positive social change cannot be ignored. It is necessary to highlight their important role in national building, socioeconomic development, Al-Wahaibi said.
He also urged students to recognize their teachers’ role and show them the utmost respect that they truly deserve.