ALECSO Executive Council begins its 125th regular session in Muscat with Kuwait's participation

Muscat -- The Executive Board of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) has commenced its 125th ordinary session, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman over two days, with the participation of representatives of member Arab states and representatives of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States. Kuwait is represented by a delegation led by Mohammed Al-Khalidi, Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative and Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Education, participating in the session as part of preparations for the organization’s 28th General Conference, scheduled to be held in Muscat next Thursday.

The Executive Board is discussing a number of items on its agenda, most notably the Director General’s report on the implementation of the organization’s programs and activities for 2025, and strategic plans for international cooperation and partnerships. The session also examines enhancing the role of media and marketing, a comprehensive strategy for building the capacities of ALECSO staff and its external centers, as well as educational, cultural, and scientific conditions in Palestine and countries affected by crises, disasters, and emergencies, along with several administrative and financial matters.

In his opening address, Hani Al-Muqbil, Chairman of the ALECSO Executive Board, stated that the Board has witnessed several transformations in recent months under Saudi Arabia’s presidency, including expanded participation by member states and an increase in proposals and initiatives submitted, totaling 34 proposals, reflecting growing interaction and engagement among member countries.

For his part, Raed Al-Jabouri, Director of the Department of Arab Organizations and Unions at the League of Arab States General Secretariat, praised ALECSO’s efforts in preparing for this session amid current exceptional circumstances, calling on relevant authorities in Arab countries to benefit from the programs and activities offered by the organization.

For his part, ALECSO Director General Dr. Mohamed Ould Ahmed El-Moctar outlined the organization’s key programs and initiatives in education, culture, and science, highlighting achievements in launching the second Arab Decade for Literacy, initiatives for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, the designation of Kuwait City as Arab Capital of Culture, and youth empowerment.

In the field of science and scientific research, El-Moctar shed light on several topics, including the Arab Strategy for Scientific Research, the ALECSO Science Portal, and support for startups.

Addressing attacks targeting several Arab countries, the Arab official expressed condemnation of these attacks, as well as ongoing violations against the Palestinian people and their denial of the right to education, announcing a comprehensive initiative to support countries facing exceptional circumstances and emergencies.

During today’s meeting, the Executive Board discussed several proposals submitted by member states, including a Libyan proposal to select Tripoli as the Arab Child Capital of the World for 2027, a Lebanese proposal regarding the Arab Strategy for Persons with Disabilities, and a Palestinian proposal for twinning Jerusalem as the Arab Child Capital with the launch of an Arab Child Capital.

The Board also discussed Saudi proposals concerning the platform for a unified Arab terminology dictionary, the linguistic policy framework in Arab countries, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Heritage Award.

Established in 1970, ALECSO is one of the specialized agencies affiliated with the League of Arab States and comprises 22 Arab member countries. Headquartered in Tunis, ALECSO aims to advance the sectors of education, culture, and science and to enhance coordination and cooperation among member states in these fields. (End) M.J.B / N.S.A