The State of Qatar participated in the 10th Meeting of GCC Ministers of Education and the 26th Meeting of GCC Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The meetings were chaired by H.E. Dr. Mohammed Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education of Bahrain and President of the current session, with the participation of education and higher education ministers from GCC member states.
Qatar’s delegation was headed by H.E. Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, representing H.E. Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, Minister of Education and Higher Education. The delegation also included senior ministry officials and representatives of the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science.
The meetings addressed several key issues related to general education, higher education, scientific research and innovation. Discussions included the adoption of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States’ strategy, future skills development, academic mobility, partnerships with the private sector, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and quality assurance.
The ministers also reviewed a number of joint GCC initiatives, including academic programmes supporting people with disabilities and efforts to strengthen research, innovation and cooperation across the region.
The meetings reflect the GCC countries’ continued efforts to strengthen educational cooperation and integration, develop education policies, support innovation and scientific research, and enhance educational outcomes in line with global developments and sustainable development needs.
