Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the 96th session of the Executive Council of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS) on Sunday. The virtual event included the participation of Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Education from the GCC member states and the Assistant Secretary-General for Economic and Development Affairs at the General Secretariat of the GCC.
According to Qatar News Agency, HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented Qatar at the session. During the meeting, various agenda items were discussed, notably a presentation by Maha Zayed Al Qaqaa Al Ruwaili, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), focusing on energies that drive achievement and capabilities that shape the future. The presentation emphasized the educational system for students with disabilities in Qatar, highlighting efforts to provide inclusive and equitable education.
The session commenced with remarks from Mohammed Hamza Alqasim, HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Bureau, who stressed the significance of anticipating the future of education and preparing for its transformations. Alqasim emphasized that current responsibilities extend beyond program follow-ups, urging investment in opportunities presented by technological advancements and artificial intelligence, to equip Gulf educational systems to produce generations capable of contributing to national development.
Assistant Secretary-General Khalid bin Ali Al Sunaidi highlighted ABEGS's Strategy 2026-2030 as an ambitious framework designed to promote Gulf educational integration, advance policies, and launch initiatives that enhance education quality and reinforce the shared Gulf identity.
Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al Moqbel, Director General of ABEGS, reflected on the Bureau's five-decade career, noting its role in supporting joint Gulf educational efforts. He acknowledged the Bureau's significant achievements, attributing them to the continued support from GCC leaders and education ministers.