Al-Khaldi Head of ALESCO Executive Council, Al-Gharib Deputy Director General

Kuwait, represented by the Ministry of Education, achieved a dual success at the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), with the Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative, Financial, and Technical Affairs at the Ministry of Education, Mohammed Al-Khalidi, winning the presidency of the organization’s Executive Board, and Dr. Tariq Al-Ghurayb, a supervisor at the Ministry of Education, securing the post of Deputy Director-General. These victories came during the 28th ordinary session of ALECSO’s General Conference, held in the Omani capital, Muscat.

In a press statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Education said this success marks a significant milestone in Kuwait’s presence within the organization, reflecting the high regard and trust that national competencies enjoy among Arab countries, as well as Kuwait’s standing and its historical role in supporting the organization’s progress and enhancing Arab cooperation in educational, cultural, and scientific fields.

Al-Khalidi expressed his pride in the Arab confidence bestowed upon Kuwait, which translated into his election as head of the Executive Board. He emphasized that this achievement represents a national accomplishment added to Kuwait’s record of successes in Arab forums, embodying member states’ appreciation for Kuwait’s role in supporting joint Arab efforts.

Al-Khalidi stressed that this victory would not have been possible without the support, guidance, and follow-up provided by Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabai, who has consistently sought to strengthen Kuwait’s presence in Arab organizations, empower national talents, and enable them to contribute in positions of responsibility and leadership.

He praised the important role played by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in supporting and backing the Kuwaiti candidacy, highlighting its diplomatic efforts, coordination, and communication with sister Arab states, and commending its cooperation and commitment to showcasing national competencies and enhancing Kuwait’s standing in regional organizations.

For his part, Al-Ghurayb expressed his joy and pride at being appointed Deputy Director-General of ALECSO, affirming that this success represents a victory for Kuwait before it is a personal achievement, reflecting the strong confidence Arab partners place in Kuwaiti talents and their appreciation for the country’s role in supporting Arab institutions and organizations.

He noted that the coming phase requires continuing efforts to strengthen the organization’s programs and initiatives, enhance its executive performance, and expand areas of cooperation and integration among member states, thereby contributing to elevating the Arab educational, cultural, and scientific system and keeping pace with the changes and challenges facing these sectors.

Kuwait’s dual achievement at ALECSO underscores that the country’s pool of qualified national talents and the confidence and respect it enjoys among Arabs constitute a fundamental pillar for enhancing its role in leading joint Arab efforts. It also reflects the success of coordination and integration among state institutions and their commitment to continuing active contributions to developing the future of education, culture, and science across the Arab world.