QNA
DOHA
Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi announced the launch of the ministry’s new 2024-2030 strategy titled ‘Igniting the Spark of Learning’. She affirmed that this strategy aligns seamlessly with the objectives of Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (NDS) and the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, the minister emphasized that the strategy aims to identify opportunities and overcome challenges in the coming years by fostering innovation and excellence in education. It focuses on enhancing and professionally developing teachers’ skills while preparing a resilient generation capable of confronting future challenges.
She highlighted the comprehensive nature of the new strategy, which encompasses all stages of learning from early childhood to post-secondary and vocational education. To elucidate its scope, she presented a detailed overview outlining the strategy’s phases, core pillars, and the goals intended to be achieved through various associated programs and projects.
She underscored that investing in human education has always been a paramount priority for Qatar’s wise leadership, which has consistently dedicated substantial human and material resources to this sector. She noted that the launch of the Third National Development Strategy earlier this year reaffirms education’s role not only as a fundamental pillar of human development but also as a crucial driver for achieving comprehensive and sustainable progress across diverse fields.
Describing the strategy as a guiding compass for Qatar’s educational journey toward realizing national aspirations, she affirmed that to successfully ‘Ignite the spark of Learning’ that illuminates the path to the future, it is a must to adhere to scientific methodologies, demonstrate unwavering determination, and consistently keep motivations and objectives at the forefront.
Further detailing the strategic roadmap for the education sector, the minister outlined its goal to establish an inclusive and innovative educational environment that reinforces values, ethics, and skills. This environment is designed to nurture a conscientious generation capable of contributing to a progressive society and a thriving economy.
Addressing early childhood education, she noted that the ministry aims to increase pre-primary enrolment rates, which currently stand at 44 percent, voicing resolve to double this percentage by 2030 through expanding public and private nurseries and kindergartens, enhancing their quality, and boosting family awareness about the importance of early education.
In support of this objective, the minister announced amendments to public school regulations to commence education at the age of three, alongside the opening of eight new classrooms dedicated to this age group. She affirmed the ministry’s commitment to further expansion, aiming to incorporate all public kindergartens within the next five years.
Discussing primary and secondary education, she stressed that the ministry strives to cultivate positive learning attitudes among students, instil commendable values, and build strong character by providing a stimulating and secure educational environment that supports holistic growth socially, psychologically, health-wise, and academically. She also mentioned the launch of the "My School, My Community” program, designed to enhance students’ quality of life through policies promoting positive behaviour, an ethical charter, and a broadened range of student activities at both local and international levels.
She expressed immense pride in the exceptional accomplishments of Qatari students in international competitions across various domains, including scientific research and information technology, underscoring the nation’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and innovation.
In her speech, the minister of Education and Higher Education outlined the ministry’s ambitious educational strategy aimed at elevating learning outcomes through curriculum development, the integration of digital learning tools, and the adoption of modern teaching methods.
She highlighted the initiation of the first phase of this revamped strategy, launched this year, which focuses on strengthening essential life skills such as family education, financial literacy, self-development, entrepreneurship, and community service.