Qatar views education as ‘moral commitment’: Al Khater

DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in the Golden Jubilee celebration marking the founding of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, held...

DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in the Golden Jubilee celebration marking the founding of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

Qatar was represented by a delegation headed by Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, along with Undersecretary of the Ministry H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, and a number of senior ministry officials.

During her participation in the session, H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater began her remarks by congratulating the Arab Bureau of Education, describing it as a “centre of expertise” that has successfully combined the depth of experience with a forward-looking vision.

She commended its pivotal role in supporting educational reform in a manner that reflects the unity of destiny and the shared Gulf vision. She emphasised that Qatar views education as a “moral commitment” focused on building a responsible individual who takes pride in his or her identity and possesses the tools of initiative.

In reviewing national efforts, the Minister highlighted the launch of the updated curriculum cycle in 2025, which was designed to keep pace with global developments while preserving national constants and ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities to equal educational opportunities.