Arab Center for Research in Curriculum and Development in Gulf Countries organizes educational forum on integrating persons with disabilities into education

Kuwait City, Kuwait, September 20 (KUNA) – Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharika, Director of the Arab Center for Educational Research in Gulf Countries, affirmed today that the Educational Forum on Integrating Persons with Disabilities in Education embodies the center’s commitment to supporting the development of educational policies and practices that enhance the inclusion of students with disabilities in the educational system.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following the opening of the forum, Dr. Al-Sharika praised the patronage of Minister of Education Sayyid Jalal Al-Tabatabai, noting that it reflects a focus on developing the education system and strengthening the concept of equal educational opportunities, thereby ensuring an inclusive school environment that meets the needs of students with disabilities and supports their active participation across all stages of the educational process.

He stated that the forum, which concludes tomorrow on Monday, 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. He added that this academic and educational partnership contributes to the exchange of expertise and experiences, and enhances Gulf cooperation in the field of integrating persons with disabilities into 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 Integrating Persons with Disabilities in Education, describing it as an educational and academic platform that contributes to enhancing the exchange of Gulf expertise and experiences, and developing educational practices that support students with disabilities. He highlighted the ministry’s commitment to entrenching 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.

Al-Hamad commended the significance of the forum, noting that the focus on inclusive education stems from a commitment to providing equal educational opportunities for all students and enhancing pedagogical practices that account for individual differences and support learners’ capabilities. He affirmed that cooperation among Gulf educational and academic institutions contributes to the exchange of expertise and the development of educational solutions capable of achieving effective and sustainable inclusion.

It is worth noting that the Arab Center for Educational Research in Gulf Countries is a specialized body under the League of Arab States Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) – specifically the Arab Bureau for Education in the Gulf Countries – and is headquartered in Kuwait. Its objective is to contribute to the development and promotion of scientific research, measurement, and educational evaluation in the member states of the Arab Bureau for Education in the Gulf Countries, which, in addition to Kuwait, include Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Yemen, the Sultanate of Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. (End) M.A.R.