Taking place on November 27 & 28 in Abu Dhabi, this year’s conference is held under the theme ‘A Flexible Higher Education System Adapts to Rapid Global Developments’ 

 Dubai, Nov 27, 2024: The 19th Conference of Arab Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, organised by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in cooperation with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), opens today in Dubai.  

Scheduled to take place today and tomorrow, the conference will be attended by high-level delegations headed by ministers of higher education and scientific research in Arab countries, delegations from Arab, regional and international education development organisations, leaders from local higher education institutions and experts in the field of education. 

This year’s conference is held under the theme ‘A Flexible Higher Education System Adapts to Rapid Global Developments’, with the aim of discussing ways to develop policies for the higher education and scientific research sector across the Arab world. It seeks to enhance the efficiency of human resources and educational curricula while achieving comprehensive quality to establish a leading, advanced and competitive higher education system in Arab countries. 

Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research highlighted that the conference will serve as an interactive platform for exchanging expertise in higher education and scientific research across Arab countries.  

“In light of the rapid technological, social and economic developments taking place in the world around us, it is imperative that we work to enhance coordination and cooperation among Arab countries This will enable the development of flexible and proactive policies and frameworks that contribute to raising the efficiency and quality of educational and research institutions in the Arab world, while enhancing their competitiveness and presence on the international stage,” said Dr Al Awar. 

Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO, said the UAE generous hosting of the conference reflects its commitment to strengthening joint Arab action in the field of higher education and scientific research and underscores its pioneering experience in the field, which is highlighted by exemplary initiatives and projects to promote digital transformation, quality assurance and governance. 

The conference will also issue the ‘Abu Dhabi Declaration’ on advancing Arab higher education and scientific research systems.