Doha hosts regional UNESCO talks on AI, skills and higher education

Under the patronage of Her Excellency Mrs. Lulwa bint Rashid Al Khater, Minister of Education and Higher Education, the Fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States: "The New Landscape of Learning in Higher Education in the Arab Countries", hosted by Doha over two days at the Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel, The Pearl, Doha, jointly organized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Qatar National Committee for Education, Culture and Science.

A group of academics, experts, decision-makers, and representatives of universities and regional and international organizations will participate in the conference to discuss the most prominent transformations and challenges witnessed by the higher education sector, and to foresee its future, in the post-2030 phase, in order to enhance the quality of education, scientific research, and innovation, and to support the development of academic policies and practices.

The conference sessions will address a number of key topics, most notably: recognition of academic qualifications in Arab countries, digital transformation in higher education institutions, ethical and responsible uses of artificial intelligence, development of academic competencies and the promotion of supportive work environments for faculty members, in line with international trends and the ongoing review of UNESCO's 1997 Recommendation on the Status of Teaching Staff in Higher Education, in addition to foreseeing the future of higher education and the post-2030 development agenda.

In a press statement, Ms. Nouf Khaled Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the Qatar National Committee for Education, Culture and Science, stressed that the State of Qatar's hosting of the Fifth UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States embodies its position as a regional and international center for education, scientific research and innovation, and reflects its leading role in promoting academic cooperation and contributing to shaping the future of higher education in the Arab region.

She explained that the conference constitutes a strategic platform that brings together decision-makers, experts and academics to anticipate the future of higher education in the era of artificial intelligence, and discuss innovative policies to enhance its quality and governance, and align its outputs with the requirements of development and the labor market.

She expressed her hope that the work of the conference will yield practical recommendations and qualitative partnerships that contribute to the development of the Arab higher education system and enhance its competitiveness and sustainability, stressing the State of Qatar's keenness to transform dialogue and exchange of experiences into concrete initiatives that support innovation and keep pace with global transformations.

The conference is accompanied by a university exhibition that allows participating institutions to introduce their academic programs and research and innovation initiatives. The program also includes field visits to Qatar University, Doha University of Science and Technology, and Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), which allow participants to learn about their experiences in the fields of education, research, and innovation.

The State of Qatar's hosting of this conference comes within the framework of its keenness to consolidate its position as a regional and international center for academic dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the strengthening of international partnerships in the fields of higher education, scientific research and innovation, in line with its national orientations towards building a knowledge-based economy, as the higher education sector in the State of Qatar is witnessing continuous growth, as it currently includes about 27 local and international higher education institutions, offering more than 500 academic programs in various scientific and humanitarian disciplines, in a way that enhances capital building It supports the achievement of national development goals, and the consolidation of an economy based on knowledge and innovation.

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