Minister of Education receives Kuwaiti delegation returning from Muscat, congratulates Al-Khalidi and Al-Gharib on their leadership positions at ALASC

Al-Tabtabaee: Support from the political leadership is a fundamental pillar for empowering national competencies and enhancing Kuwait’s regional and international presence

The Minister of Education, Engineer Syed Jalal Al-Tabtabaee, received yesterday evening, Friday, the Kuwaiti delegation participating in the General Conference of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), following their return to the country from the Omani capital, Muscat. He congratulated Engineer Mohammed Ghalib Al-Khalidi on his election as Chairman of the Executive Board, and Dr. Tariq Al-Gharib on his election as Assistant Director-General.

During the reception at Kuwait International Airport, Al-Tabtabaee praised the delegation’s distinguished presence, which reflects Kuwait’s status and its role in supporting the trajectory of joint Arab action. He emphasized that winning the two leadership positions constitutes a national achievement and a source of pride, embodying the trust that national competencies enjoy among sister Arab states.

He stated that this success reflects the expertise and capabilities of Kuwaiti professionals, which qualify them to assume leadership responsibilities and contribute to the development of Arab educational, cultural, and scientific work.

He affirmed that these achievements are the fruit of the high-level support and care afforded to national competencies 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.

Al-Tabtabaee 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 exemplifies the integration of national efforts among state institutions and the spirit of teamwork.

He clarified that Al-Khalidi’s election as Chairman of the Executive Board provides an important opportunity to contribute to developing the organizational work mechanisms within ALECSO, enhancing governance, improving performance efficiency, and following up on the implementation of decisions. Meanwhile, Al-Gharib’s election 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.

He stressed the importance of leveraging this Arab trust to continue developing ALECSO’s programs and initiatives, and to enhance cooperation and integration among member states in the fields of education, culture, and science, in line with current changes and challenges. This, he noted, will contribute to elevating the Arab educational and knowledge system and achieving the organization’s goals and the aspirations of member states.

Attending the reception were the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Khaled Al-Rashid; the Director General of the General Administration of Educational Areas, Mohammed Al-Wazan; the Director General of the General Administration of Guidance, Research, and Curricula, Mohammed Al-Otaibi; the Director General of the General Administration of Supporting Educational Services, Mariam Al-Anzi; the Director General of the General Administration of Development and Improvement, Hamad Al-Houli; the Director General of the General Administration of Human Resources, Amin Al-Azmi; the Director General of the General Administration of Financial Affairs, Bader Al-Jadaei; the Director General of the General Administration of Private Education, Engineer Abdullah Al-Duwaikhani; and the Director of the Public Relations and Educational Media Department, Arwa Al-Ayyar.