The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the Conference to launch the Document on Education Development in the Arab World, which was held by the Arab Parliament in cooperation with the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Supreme Council for the development of education and training in Bahrain, under the theme: “Bahrain the gateway to the development of education in the Arab world.” The Conference saw the participation of the speakers of Arab legislative councils and parliaments, as well as representatives of the organizations concerned.

The Document on Education Development in the Arab World aims to contribute to the establishment of high-quality Arab educational systems that would instill the values of belongingness, good citizenship, loyalty, sense of responsibility and devotion to the homeland, in a way that contributes to achieving development and progress.

Dr. Omar Halli, Advisor to the Director-General for the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW) represented ICESCO at the Conference, which kicked off on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. In his presentation, Dr. Halli highlighted the Organization’s involvement in educational development programs at all levels, from primary education to higher education, through launching and implementing practical programs. He also reaffirmed ICESCO’s eagerness to work on networking in various programs as part of the objectives of the Document, which provides an integrated vision for the development of the educational system in the Arab countries, in accordance with the requirements of the current stage and the present and future challenges facing education in the Arab world.