Medan:DP World Foundation, the charitable arm of DP World, has initiated the construction of a new junior high school in Belawan, Medan, Indonesia, with an investment of AED 3.7 million. This project is part of the Classrooms of Hope program, focusing on improving access to quality education and providing a modern learning environment for local students.
According to Emirates News Agency, the project is a collaboration with the City Government of Medan and PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) (Pelindo), which has contributed approximately 5,000 square meters of land for the school's development. The Belawan New Container Terminal (BNCT), a joint venture between DP World and Pelindo, is also supporting the local implementation of the project.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by prominent figures such as Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas, the Mayor of Medan, and Abdulla Salem AlDhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Indonesia. The new school is designed to accommodate students from Grades 7 to 9 and will feature 12 classrooms, science and computer labs, a library, sports facilities, and a solar-powered energy system. The goal is to create a safe and inclusive educational setting that fosters student skill and knowledge development.
Latifa Al Qemzi, Director General of DP World Foundation, highlighted the organization's dedication to education, emphasizing its critical role in community empowerment and individual growth. Suffian Manaf, President Director of BNCT, and Achmad Muchtasyar, President Director of Pelindo, also underscored the significance of education in empowering future generations and enhancing community development.
The school is part of BNCT's Tumbuh Bersama initiative, launched in October 2025, which aims to promote community growth through various means, including education. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with a completion timeline of 10 to 12 months, and the school is expected to open in 2028. Upon completion, it will be managed as a public junior high school by the City Government of Medan.
This marks DP World Foundation's first school construction project in Indonesia, representing a substantial expansion of their educational efforts under the Classrooms of Hope program.
