Education Minister: Kuwait's election to two leadership posts at ALECSO reflects its status and trust in national expertise - Sarmad

Education Minister Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabai extended congratulations to Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative, Financial, and Technical Affairs at the ministry, Mohammed Al-Khalidi, and Dr. Tariq Al-Ghareeb, following the former’s election as President of the Executive Board of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), and the latter’s appointment as Assistant Director-General.

This came during Minister Al-Tabatabai’s reception of Al-Khalidi, Al-Ghareeb, and their accompanying delegation at Kuwait International Airport, upon their return from participating in the General Conference of ALECSO, held in the Omani capital, Muscat.

In a statement, Al-Tabatabai emphasized that this achievement represents a national milestone and a source of pride and honor for the State of Kuwait, reflecting the confidence that Arab sister states place in Kuwaiti competencies, as well as their expertise and capabilities, which qualify them to assume leadership roles and contribute to the development of Arab educational, cultural, and scientific endeavors.

He noted that this success is the fruit of the high-level support and patronage afforded to Kuwaiti talents by the political leadership, and its commitment to enhancing Kuwait’s standing in regional and international forums, while empowering its citizens to assume leadership positions and participate actively in decision-making processes. He pointed out that this trend 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.

Al-Tabatabai praised the role played by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in supporting Kuwaiti nominations, highlighting the diplomatic efforts, coordination, and communication with Arab sister states, as well as the mobilization of necessary support to ensure their success. He expressed his appreciation for their cooperation and backing, affirming that this success embodies the integration of national efforts among state institutions and teamwork to achieve accomplishments that enhance Kuwait’s status and interests.

He clarified that Engineer Mohammed Al-Khalidi’s election as President of the Executive Board provides an important opportunity to contribute to developing institutional work mechanisms within the organization, strengthening governance, improving performance efficiency, and overseeing the implementation of decisions. Meanwhile, Dr. Tariq Al-Ghareeb’s appointment as Assistant Director-General adds to the pool of Kuwaiti competencies and expertise in the organization’s executive management, supporting its efforts to implement its programs and initiatives.