The 56th session of the Arab Permanent Committee on Human Rights kicks off, chaired by Kuwait.- KUNA photos
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Education experts explore blended learning strategies
MUSCAT: Educational policy experts from member states of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS) commenced a series of meetings in Muscat on Monday to discuss the concept of blended learning, its significance, and its potential role in advancing education systems across the Gulf region. The regional gathering, organized by the Arab Center for Educational Research for the Gulf States (ACERG), focuses on developing modern educational frameworks that align with rapid technological advancements.
Speaking at the opening session, Hamad Al-Sarhani, Advisor to the Omani Minister of Education for Educational Administration Affairs, highlighted the importance of embracing new learning models in response to ongoing digital transformation. “We are living in a time of profound digital change, which calls for the creation of innovative educational systems that reflect this transformation,” Al-Sarhani said. “One of the most notable models is blended learning, which combines the strengths of both in-person and e-learning methodologies.”
Al-Sarhani noted that the meetings aim to build participants’ capacities in designing and implementing effective blended learning strategies. He expressed appreciation to ACERG for its continued support of educational development in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Director of the Arab Center for Educational Research, Dr Mohammed Al-Sharika, also addressed the gathering, describing blended learning as a practical and effective solution to contemporary educational challenges.
“Blended learning helps improve access to knowledge, supports self-learning, and promotes the integration of technology in education,” Al-Sharika said, while praising the Omani Ministry of Education for hosting the event and acknowledging the active participation of education ministries from ABEGS member states.
Al-Sharika reviewed several initiatives led by the Center aimed at incorporating technology into educational systems and enhancing blended learning practices throughout the region. The three-day event includes nine sessions dedicated to examining the outcomes of ACERG’s blended learning programs. Discussions will cover key concepts, the rationale for adopting blended learning in Gulf education systems, and the design of blended learning environments—encompassing instructional methods, digital tools, and educational content.
Attending the meetings are specialists in education policy, curriculum development, and educational supervision from the ministries of education in ABEGS member states. Headquartered in Kuwait, ACERG was established following a resolution of the Second General Conference of Ministers of Education in the Arab Gulf States, held in Riyadh in May 1977. As one of ABEGS’ affiliated institutions, the Center is dedicated to promoting scientific research, educational assessment, and the advancement of education across its member countries—namely the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Yemen, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. — KUNA
KUWAIT: Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Chairman of the Public Authority for Industry (PAI) Khalifa Al-Ajeel said on Monday that protecting the commercial and industrial system is a “national responsibility that requires concerted efforts.”
Minister Al-Ajeel emphasized in a statement to KUNA following an extensive inspection campaign in the south Amghara scrap yard, to “firmly deal with all violations and encroachments in accordance with legal frameworks where no one is above the law.”
Al-Ajeel confirmed the continuation of inspection campaigns as well until the desired goals are reached, foremost being is restoring order and discipline to the area and removing all violations and encroachments.
He affirmed the ministry and the PAI’s commitment to cooperating with relevant authorities to continue these campaigns to ensure a safe and organized industrial and commercial environment.
The campaign resulted in the seizure of several violations and closure of several non-compliant units in preparation for taking necessary legal action against their exploiters.
Participating in the campaign was General Fire Force (KFF) Chief Major General Talal Al-Roumi, along with several executive leaders from the PAI. — KUNA
CAIRO: The 56th regular session of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights commenced on Monday with the participation of Kuwait and representatives from Arab states concerned with human rights affairs. In his opening address, Ahmed Maghari, supervisor of the Human Rights Department at the League of Arab States, underscored the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling it a stark indicator of the region’s human rights reality. “We cannot speak of the state of human rights without acknowledging the catastrophic conditions faced by our brothers in Gaza, where securing the most basic necessities has become a matter of survival,” he said. Maghari described the ongoing Zionist aggression in Gaza as a profound moral and humanitarian challenge, noting that the Palestinian people continue to endure daily suffering under constant bombardment, displacement and destruction. He lamented the international community’s continued inaction in the face of clear violations of international law and human rights norms. “The occupying power persists in defying international legitimacy and the decisions of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the International Court of Justice,” he said.
Held at a time of mounting regional tensions, the session comes amid escalating challenges that directly affect fundamental human rights. Maghari highlighted the Committee’s historic role since its establishment in 1968 in developing the Arab human rights framework both legally and practically, while also fostering cooperation with regional and international partners. He expressed hope that the session would yield effective recommendations to help confront the pressing challenges in the region. He pointed to the rise of conflicts and violence globally, along with the resulting serious human rights violations, as major concerns.
Emerging issues such as the intersection of human rights with climate change, artificial intelligence, and the spread of alien ideologies that undermine human dignity were also noted. “In light of these challenges, we must reinforce our solidarity and collective action to enhance peace, stability, and the security of our societies,” Maghari added. The two-day session, chaired by Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi, Chairman of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights, will review the General Secretariat’s report on the implementation of previous recommendations up to the 55th session.
Discussions will also focus on Zionist violations in occupied Arab territories, the plight of Arab prisoners and detainees in Zionist prisons, and the issue of the bodies of Palestinian and Arab martyrs held in so-called “numbered cemeteries.” Other agenda items include the Arab Charter on Human Rights and preparations for Arab Human Rights Day, which will be observed on March 16, 2026. Kuwait is represented at the meeting by a delegation led by Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah.— KUNA
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