Minister of Education: Al-Khalidi and Al-Gharib's win of two leadership positions at 'ALCSO' reflects Kuwait's status and trust in its national competencies
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The Minister of Education received the Kuwaiti delegation that won positions at ALCSO and congratulated them.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Minister of Education, Engineer Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabai, received the Kuwaiti delegation participating in the General Conference of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), upon their return to the country on Friday evening, the 13th of the current month. He praised their distinguished presence, which reflects the status of the State of Kuwait and its role in supporting the trajectory of joint Arab action.
Minister Al-Tabatabai received, at Kuwait International Airport, Engineer Mohammed Ghalib Al-Khalidi, Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative, Financial, and Technical Affairs at the Ministry of Education, and Dr. Tariq Al-Gharib, along with their accompanying delegation, following their participation in the conference held in the Omani capital, Muscat. The conference saw Al-Khalidi elected as Chairman of ALECSO’s Executive Board, and Al-Gharib appointed as Assistant Director-General.
Minister Al-Tabatabai congratulated Engineer Mohammed Al-Khalidi and Dr. Tariq Al-Gharib on their election to these leadership positions at ALECSO, emphasizing that this achievement represents a national milestone and a source of pride and honor for the State of Kuwait. It reflects the confidence that Kuwaiti national talents enjoy among sister Arab states, owing to their expertise and capabilities, which qualify them to assume leadership responsibilities and contribute to the development of Arab educational, cultural, and scientific work.
Minister Al-Tabatabai affirmed that these accomplishments are the fruit of the high-level support and patronage afforded to national talents by the political leadership, and its commitment to enhancing Kuwait’s standing in regional and international forums, as well as empowering its citizens to assume leadership positions and participate actively in decision-making roles. He noted that this approach reflects confidence in national capacities and their ability to represent the country and contribute to realizing its aspirations and strengthening its Arab and international presence.
He commended the role played by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in supporting Kuwaiti nominations, highlighting the diplomatic efforts, coordination, and communication with sister Arab states, as well as mobilizing the necessary support to ensure their success. He expressed his appreciation for their cooperation and backing, emphasizing that this success embodies the integration of national efforts among state institutions and teamwork to achieve accomplishments that enhance Kuwait’s status and interests.
The Minister clarified that Engineer Mohammed Al-Khalidi’s election as Chairman of the Executive Board provides an important opportunity to contribute to developing ALECSO’s institutional work mechanisms, strengthening governance, enhancing performance efficiency, and monitoring the implementation of decisions. Meanwhile, Dr. Tariq Al-Gharib’s appointment as Assistant Director-General adds to the pool of Kuwaiti expertise and experience in the organization’s executive management, supporting its efforts to implement its programs and initiatives.
Minister Al-Tabatabai stressed the importance of leveraging this Arab confidence to continue working on developing ALECSO’s programs and initiatives, and enhancing cooperation and integration among member states in the fields of education, culture, and science. This should align with current changes and challenges, contribute to elevating the Arab educational and knowledge system, and help achieve the organization’s goals and the aspirations of its member states.
The reception ceremony was attended by Dr. Khaled Al-Rashid, Deputy Minister of Education; Mr. Mohammed Al-Wazan, Director General of the General Administration of Educational Zones; Mr. Mohammed Al-Otaibi, Director General of the General Administration of Guidance, Research, and Curricula; Ms. Mariam Al-Anzi, Director General of the General Administration of Supporting Educational Services; Mr. Hamad Al-Houli, Director General of the General Administration of Development and Improvement; Mr. Amin Al-Azmi, Director General of the General Administration of Human Resources; Mr. Badr Al-Jadaani, Director General of the General Administration of Financial Affairs; Mr. Abdullah Al-Duwaishani, Director General of the General Administration of Private Education; and Ms. Arwa Al-Ayyar, Director of the Public Relations and Educational Media Department.
