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The Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science (QNCECS), observed the International Day of Education under the slogan of ‘Learning for the People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace’.
A number of Qatari schools that are affiliated with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), participated in the event.
In her speech on the occasion, Secretary-General of the QNCECS Dr Hamda Hassan al Sulaiti pointed out that Islam was the first to call for education in its teachings.
She added that learning has contributed to the progress and development of societies, as no society can be reformed or made more civilised and advanced without the process of education. She said educated individuals have the ability and awareness to acquire many job opportunities and experiences that make them more capable of achieving sustainable economic development in the present and the future.
Dr Sulaiti said Qatar understands that education is necessary for the country’s development and is one of the most important goals that will help in achieving its National Vision 2030 as well as the Global Sustainable Development Goals.
The state has also provided the perfect educational environment to establish and open many higher education institutions that apply teaching and conduct research to contribute to solutions to sustainability, and to provide a skilled workforce that works to develop knowledge-based economies, she said.
Dr Sulaiti added that Qatar has not failed to provide the necessary supports to teachers and students annually, and to allocate prizes for distinguished students, schools and teachers.
“Qatar has not forgotten its humanitarian duty towards the international society. So, it cooperated with UNESCO to provide good education for the millions of children around the world who have lost their rights to learn due to conflicts, wars, natural disasters and poverty, in addition to cooperating with many programmes such as Education for All (EFA) and others that support sustainable development.” She said.
Consultant of International Organizations and National Coordinator of UNESCO-affiliated schools Hessa al Dosari said that celebration of the International Day of Education comes in harmony with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to embody the important role of education in achieving the goals of the 17th plan.
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