Saudi minister talks educational ties with Bahraini, Qatari counterparts

Saudi minister talks educational ties with Bahraini, Qatari counterparts
Al-Sheikh discussed with the Bahraini and Qatari counterparts the Saudi model in e-learning and distance education. (SPA)
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Updated 11 November 2021
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Saudi minister talks educational ties with Bahraini, Qatari counterparts

Saudi minister talks educational ties with Bahraini, Qatari counterparts
  • The meeting also covered the efforts of the three countries in education during the COVID-19 pandemic

PARIS: Saudi Education Minister Hamad Al-Sheikh met Bahraini Education Minister Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi and Qatari Education Minister Buthaina bint Ali Al-Jabr Al-Nuaimi at the headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris on Thursday.

The meeting were held on the sidelines of the Saudi delegation’s participation in the meetings of UNESCO’s General Conference, which was headed by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, minister of culture and chairman of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science.

Al-Sheikh discussed with the Bahraini and Qatari counterparts the Saudi model in e-learning and distance education, and how to benefit from the Saudi experience, in addition to learning about the Kingdom’s efforts in educating people with disabilities.

The meeting also covered the efforts of the three countries in education during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Qatari experience in opening branches of foreign universities in the country.