Baghdad: The Minister of Education, Abdul Karim Abtan, has announced the postponement of entrance exams for students applying to schools for gifted and talented students as well as for Baghdad College High School.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Minister's Media Office issued a press release stating that Abdul Karim Abtan al-Jubouri directed the rescheduling of the exams from their original date of Sunday, August 9th, to Thursday, August 13th. The decision aims to provide a greater opportunity for more students to participate in the exams.