The opening ceremony of the world's first sand games was held in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The event was hosted by the Doha Cultural Center Amphitheater. The organizers introduced the viewers to the culture of Qatar and revived the history of the country.

Awarding outstanding students, lies within the scope of "My First Computer" program. A personal computer was given to the student of 10^th grade of Gldani-Nadzaladevi School N201, for the excellent academic performance.

The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport has introduced a new, special program - the National Teacher School, which aims to support and further assist teachers and practicing teachers alike.

 The Georgian National Olympic Committee held a ceremony of sending the Georgian delegation to the World's First Sand Games. The Committee wished the athletes a successful performance, President of the Georgian Sand Sports Federation Lasha Lomidze, representatives of the Ministry and the Olympic Committee and members of the delegation attended the event held at GNOC. Georgian delegation will be led by Olympic champion - Leri Khabelov.

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Batiashvili met with the winners of the International Subject Olympiads and with their respsective teachers. The Minister extended his immense gratitude for their achievements and wished them success in the future.

The Council of Europe is conducting a pilot study to assess the risks of manipulation of sports events. The organization selected four countries for the study. Georgia was included in the list along with Norway, Belgium and Portugal.

Improving the quality of school textbooks is one of the key significant aspects within a comprehensive education reform. To this end, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport will carry out the process of grading with an updated concept.

Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Giorgi Vashakidze held a meeting with the US State Department representative, exchange program specialist - Melissa Sokol. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the US Embassy in Georgia, Catherine Schweitzer, Public Affairs Advisor, Tea Kuchukhidze and Irakli Malania, the Exchange Program Coordinator.

The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, together with the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health organized open sport lessons at Tbilisi public schools N16 and N131 for the promotion of healthy lifestyle.

Irine Abuladze - Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with Eka Dgebuadze, Head of Inclusive Development Division introduced the school principals and resource centers official the projects that are currently being implemented and planned for schools. The meeting also discussed the challenges that impede the effective integration of students with special educational needs into the curriculum.

Zurab Zhvania Foundation announces competition for the 2019 Tsinandali Prize. Young scientists and artists between the ages of 18 to 30 are eligible participate in the contest. Applicants are welcome to submit their work for one of the following disciplines:

On August 28, in Brussels, Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation's Director General - Zviad Gabisonia, Euraxess-Georgia, coordinator - Ketevan Gabitashvili, held a meeting with the European Commission on the premised of European Commission's Directorate General for Research and Innovation.