The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has decided to close the private kindergarten where the tragic accident took place on Sunday, September 11, 2022, claiming the life of four-year-old Minsa Mariam Jacob.
The death of the KG 1 student from Springfield Kindergarten in Al Wakrah after suffocating inside one of the kindergarten buses shook the community, sparking outrage among citizens and residents alike.
After the investigation proved the negligence of the school staff, the MoEHE said it is imposing the most severe penalties.
In a statement on Twitter, the Ministry said it renews its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of students in various educational institutions.
