Kuwait city: The Gulf Arab States Educational Research Center (GASERC) has launched its first meeting for educational researchers under the aegis of Kuwaiti Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei and Dr. Mohammad Al-Muqbel, Director General of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States. The event, taking place at GASERC's headquarters, is scheduled to continue until Monday.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Minister Al-Tabtabaei expressed his enthusiasm for hosting prominent educational figures, policymakers, and experts from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. He emphasized the importance of educational research as a foundation for revamping the educational sector. The minister highlighted the need to adapt research methods and enhance integration of visions and experiences to meet the rapidly changing demands and challenges of the modern age.
Dr. Al-Muqbel noted that the meeting aligns with the GCC's strategy to advance the educational system, advocating for investment in educational research as a means to support informed decision-making. Dr. Mohammad Al-Sharika, GASERC Director, stated the meeting's goal is to establish a sustainable platform for researchers and decision-makers to exchange knowledge within the sector.
GASERC, based in Kuwait, operates as a regional think tank under the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States. Its mission is to support comprehensive educational research and reform practices and policies within GCC countries. The GCC, established in the early 1980s, includes Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar.