Shafaqna English- Iraq’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that the new academic year for 2025-2026 will start tomorrow, Sunday, with over 12 million students returning to schools across the country. According to Karim Al-Sayyid Spokesperson for Ministry of Education, over 1.2 million new students will be starting in the first grade of primary school. He added that the ministry has completed all necessary preparations for the start of the year, including providing new textbooks, preparing buildings, and ensuring educational supplies are available. Over 500 new schools are scheduled to open throughout the academic year, which will help reduce the strain on existing facilities and create a better learning environment for students. The ministry has also put in place a comprehensive plan to ensure the stability of the educational process and monitor the needs of schools in all provincesSources: Iraqi Newswww.shafaqna.com