Developing education in Arab world highlighted

TDT | Manama

Education is a prerequisite for development, shaping trends and values, and mending gaps between countries, Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi said yesterday. He was speaking during the Arab Education Ministers meeting, where the document of developing education in the Arab world, prepared by the Arab Parliament, was endorsed.

The virtual gathering was chaired by Saudi Education Minister Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Shaikh, in the presence of Arab League secretary-general Ahmed Abul Gheit and Arab Parliament Speaker Dr. Mesha’al bin Fahm Al-Salami. Dr Al Nuaimi pointed out the great importance given by Bahrain to education, and stressed the achievements made in this respect.

Concerning the document on developing Arab education, Dr Al Nuaimi pointed out that it includes all educational stages and aspects and reflects the principles and fundamentals shared by Arab states. He added that the document reflects the aspiration to upgrade education and its output inconsistency with development needs, and the move towards a knowledge-based economy. He called to form a team of educational experts from Arab countries to study the document and the visions included in it.