Bahrain hosts launch of ‘Document’ on Arab education system overhaul

TDT | Manama  

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Kingdom of Bahrain yesterday hosted a conference to launch the “Document on Education Development in the Arab World”. The “Document ”, which provides an integrated vision on overhauling the educational system in Arab countries in accordance with the requirements of the current phase and the challenges facing education in the Arab world, is in line with the belief that education is the mainstay of progress, and the cornerstone for raising highly-aware and enlightened Arab generations.

Held under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Supreme Council for the Development of Education and Training, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, the conference, themed “Bahrain the gateway to the development of education in the Arab world”, was organised by the Arab Parliament, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, with the participation of the speakers of Arab legislative councils and parliaments, as well as representatives of the relevant organisations.

The launch of the important Arab document from Bahrain reflects the Arab and global appreciation for the kingdom’s pioneering experience in the field of education development, as proved by its unprecedented educational achievements confirmed by the relevant international reports and indices.

The document is the outcome of the great effort, meetings and extensive discussions of officials, experts and those interested in the field of education, as well as of the in-depth studies with the relevant regional and international organisations, which reflects the extent of Arab countries’ interest in education and the need to enhance joint Arab action in this vital field to ensure a better future for the Arab Nation.

The document emphasised that education is one of the most important foundations of the Arab national security, and the main means to achieve sustainable development and an economy based on science, knowledge and the localisation of technology.