Knowledge is power and education is the foundation of any society. More than anything else, education is a fundamental human right and is essential for the exercise of all other human rights. Countries which have realised these keep education at a high pedestal and invest in it enormously in the hope of reaping an empowered, skilled and knowledgeable society which can take the country to the pinnacles of progress and development.
Qatar has recognised the potential of education long back and has been exerting every effort by investing millions of dollars in the sector, creating a novel crop of finest educators and in turn giving the country’s children a well-rounded growth, so that they become real citizens true to their culture, faith and the country. For Qatar, education is a fundamental pillar of human life and Qatar National Vision 2030.
Speaking at a Shura Council session recently, Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulwahed Al Hammadi said that the Ministry is providing suitable and legal alternative to tutoring. He was presenting the Ministry’s report on the results of the study of Shura Council’s recommendations on the general debate request presented by a number of Council members about education and higher education.
In a nutshell, the Council’s recommendation aim at the formation of an ideal citizen who believes in his faith and is proud of his country and language. The Council calls for a curriculum development based on the Islamic, Arab and national identity of Qatar society, paying attention to sports and cultural activities.
In its march of education, Qatar has achieved a great deal and is continuing with its efforts to bring in more internationally acclaimed institutions of learning and research to the country to cater to the needs of citizens and residents. Qatar Foundation’s contribution in education sector in the last couple of decades is enormous and enviable. The vision behind the establishment of Qatar Foundation served as game changer in the field of education in the country. The Education City, with its eight international and one homegrown universities with 8,000 plus students and 13 pre-university institutions, is providing phenomenal contribution to the country.
Qatar University, the national university, is being reckoned among the best universities in the world.
Qatar gives equal importance to the education of the children of citizens and residents. There are scores of private and community schools catering to the needs of the diverse expatriate communities in the country. These institutions are operating under the watchful eyes and guidelines of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education enjoying every kind of support from the government.
