Doha: Under the patronage of Minister of
Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater, the Fifth
UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States begins tomorrow in
Doha under the theme "The New Learning Landscape in Higher Education in
the Arab Region." The two-day conference at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The
Pearl, is jointly organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education,
UNESCO and the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science.
The conference will bring together leading
academics, experts, policymakers and representatives of universities and
regional and international organisations to discuss major transformations and
challenges facing higher education and explore its future beyond 2030. Sessions
will address recognition of academic qualifications in Arab countries, digital
transformation in higher education institutions, and the ethical and
responsible use of artificial intelligence, as well as developing academic
competencies and strengthening supportive working environments for faculty
members.
Nouf Khalid Al-Suwaidi, Secretary-General of
the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, said Qatar's
hosting of the conference reflects its position as a regional and international
hub for education, scientific research and innovation. She said the event
serves as a strategic platform bringing together policymakers, experts and
academics to explore the future of higher education in the age of artificial
intelligence, and expressed hope it would produce practical recommendations and
meaningful partnerships.
The conference will feature a university exhibition showcasing academic programmes and research and innovation initiatives, along with field visits to Qatar University, the University of Doha for Science and Technology and Qatar Science and Technology Park. Qatar's higher education sector continues to grow, with about 27 local and international institutions offering more than 500 academic programmes.
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