Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Qatar has taken part in celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with senior officials highlighting education as a moral and strategic priority for the region.
Qatar's delegation was led by the Minister of Education and Higher Education, HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, accompanied by HE Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, the ministry's undersecretary and other senior officials. The event was attended by Their Excellencies education ministers from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as well as representatives of leading regional and international organisations.
On the sidelines of the celebrations, HE Al Khater toured an accompanying exhibition and witnessed the signing of several strategic agreements and partnerships between the Arab Bureau of Education and prominent international and research institutions. These included UNESCO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
A high-level dialogue session on the future of education in the Gulf States was also held. Speaking during the session, HE Al Khater described the Arab Bureau of Education as a center of expertise that has successfully combined long-standing experience with forward-looking vision. She praised its role in supporting educational reform and strengthening a shared Gulf vision for the future.
She said Qatar views education as an ethical commitment focused on developing responsible individuals who are confident in their identity and equipped with initiative and leadership skills.
Highlighting national efforts in education and higher education, Her Excellency pointed to the launch of an updated national curriculum in 2025, designed to align with global developments while preserving national values. She also stressed Qatar's commitment to ensuring equal educational opportunities for people with disabilities.
On digital transformation, Al Khater said Qatar has embraced artificial intelligence technologies and is working to produce Gulf-based educational knowledge capable of inspiring innovation beyond the region.
The golden jubilee celebrations underscored the growing emphasis among Gulf states on regional cooperation, global partnerships and digital innovation as key drivers of future education systems.
