The Kuwaiti Minister of Education, Dr. Jalal Al-Tabatabai, met today with Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Miqbal, Director General of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS), to discuss enhancing educational development across member states and supporting joint educational initiatives that serve the pedagogical goals of GCC nations.

Meeting Highlights:

1. Strategic Cooperation

   • Emphasized ABEGS's vital role in supporting educational policies

   • Focused on sharing successful educational experiences among member states

   • Aimed to enhance efficiency and unify educational approaches regionally

2. Joint Commitments

   • Both parties stressed the importance of continued coordination

   • Reaffirmed dedication to achieving educational aspirations of GCC leaders and citizens

Attendees:

• Acting Undersecretary Mansour Al-Dhafiri

• Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Development Maryam Al-Anzi

• Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Facilities Eng. Mohammed Al-Khalidi

About ABEGS:
Established by GCC leaders in 1975, ABEGS:

• Originally included six Gulf nations

• Expanded to include Yemen in 2002

• Serves as a regional and international educational body

• Works to harmonize educational policies across member states