‘Kuwait firmly supports Palestinians’
KTA organizes seminar
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 29: Chairman of Kuwait Teachers Association Walid AlHassawi affirmed that Kuwait always stands firmly in support of the Palestinian cause and is against the normalization of relations with Israel due to which the country will never relent in fighting for rights of Palestinians, reports Al-Seyassah daily.
Al-Hassawi said this recently in his welcoming speech during a seminar titled ‘Kuwait supports Al-Aqsa Mosque’ which was organized by Kuwait Teachers Association. Several non-governmental organizations participated in the seminar.
Former president of the Arab Parliament Union Ali Al-Deqbasi thanked Palestinians particularly the children who have been resisting the Israeli aggression.
He declared that their acts of resistance indicate to the whole world the Palestinian determination, as the Palestinians completely refuse compromising on Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Al-Deqbasi affirmed that the seminar is a way of telling Palestinians that all Kuwaitis are in solid support of them, revealing that he had informed the European Parliament about the suffering of Palestinian prisoners of war (POWs) who were detained without trial.
Meanwhile, Coordinator General of the seminar Jihad Jeradat revealed his pride of the male and female resistance militants, indicating that their firm stand implies that the Palestinians are not alone.
He assured that everybody supports Palestinians and commend their renewed heroism particularly from the women folk, especially after they held a demonstration all the way to Al-Aqsa Mosque and sparked the fire of resistance in all cities.
Al-Kandari said in statement to KUNA after the conclusion of the 21st meeting of the committee of universities’ presidents called to promote the exchange of experiences and expertise among the GCC members in the fields of research and training to prepare qualified generations in various scientific fields.
Asked about the meeting’s outcome, Al-Kandari explained that the topics discussed aimed at developing higher education institutions in the GCC and increase coordination of scientific and research among universities and higher education institutions.
The meeting also discussed the establishment of an information base for universities and higher education institutions and national research centers as well as international cooperation councils with international universities, she added.
Al-Kandari added that joint investment in education and elearning as well as distance learning and other topics that serve education in the GCC countries were discussed during the meeting.
She also stressed the need to recognize through these meetings the nature of challenges that face education and their impact on the future of higher education.
Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University hosted yesterday the 21st meeting of the committee of universities’ presidents at the GCC countries, with participation of Kuwaiti delegation from Kuwait University and PAAET.
Discussed The meeting discussed a number of issues relating to GCC scientific and academic aspects and ways of enhancing the march of higher education in the GCC.
Meanwhile, GCC leaders are interested in education in general and higher education in particular, as they believe that education is the successful way for sustainable development of the societies, said GCC Secretary General Abdulatif Al-Zayani.
During the 21st meeting of the committee of universities’ presidents Wednesday, Al-Zayani stressed the need to upgrade higher education and its programs to achieve development in all GCC member states.
He expressed his trust that efforts of universities in GCC countries would lead to further integration and cooperation to serve GCC citizens.
Building human through knowledge is key axis that should be taken into consideration when putting strategic plans for development, he noted.
Today’s meeting discussed a number of academic and scientific issues that interest universities and institutions of higher education in GCC countries.
The meeting also dealt with the equality among GCC citizens in terms of joining government higher education institutions and joint investment in education as well as resolutions of the 17th meeting of GCC committee of higher education and scientific research ministers.
Secretary General of the Private Universities Council Dr Habib Abul disclosed that several universities will be established after an Amiri decree has been issued for that purpose. The universities include Munich Technology University, Canadian Alberta University and others presented to concerned authorities for study, reports AlAnba daily.
Dr Abul explained that 10 private universities are currently operating in Kuwait, of which three were inaugurated this year. He congratulated the 13th batch of diploma graduates and 8th batch of B.A graduates from the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK). He noted ACK is among the outstanding private colleges in Kuwait, as its programs are appropriate to the needs of labor market, and more than 600 students have since graduated and joined the labor force.