Educational Research Center: Supporting the Integration of Students with Disabilities into the Educational System
Opening of the Educational Forum on Integrating People with Disabilities
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharika, Director of the Arab Center for Educational Research in the Gulf Countries, affirmed the center’s commitment to supporting the development of educational policies and practices that enhance the inclusion of students with disabilities in the education system.
Speaking at the opening of the Educational Forum on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Education, organized by the center under the patronage of Minister of Education Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabai, Al-Sharika said that the forum reflects the emphasis on developing the education system and strengthening the concept of equal educational opportunities, ensuring the provision of an inclusive school environment that meets the needs of students with disabilities and supports their active participation at all stages of the educational process.
He added that the forum is organized in partnership with the College of Education at Kuwait University, with the participation of faculty members from the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, noting that this academic and educational partnership contributes to the exchange of expertise and experiences and enhances Gulf cooperation in the field of including persons with disabilities in education, thereby supporting the development of educational practices and providing an inclusive and sustainable learning environment.
For his part, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Education, Hamad Al-Hamad, emphasized the importance of the Educational Forum on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Education as an academic and educational platform that contributes to enhancing the exchange of Gulf expertise and experiences and developing educational practices that support students with disabilities. He noted the ministry’s commitment to consolidating the principles of inclusive education and providing an inclusive learning environment that ensures equal opportunities for all learners, supports their capabilities, and meets their educational and pedagogical needs.
