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Education Minister discusses challenges, opportunities with Qatari students in France, Spain and Portugal

Published: 13 Nov 2023 - 08:00 am | Last Updated: 13 Nov 2023 - 08:06 am
Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi (centre) with Qatari students studying in France, Spain, and Portugal at Unesco conference in Paris.

Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi (centre) with Qatari students studying in France, Spain, and Portugal at Unesco conference in Paris.

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Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi met with Qatari students studying in France, Spain, and Portugal during her participation in the 42nd General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) in Paris.

The meeting covered academic matters concerning the students, exploring their majors and the nature of their studies. The discussions also highlighted the opportunities and career options awaiting them to contribute to achieving Qatar National Vision 2030.

The Minister took the opportunity to listen to the students’ opinions and inquiries and to know the challenges they face. She emphasised that the ministry is dedicated to providing all that contributes to the success of their academic journey.

The minister encouraged the students to strive for academic excellence and to leverage their study experience beyond academic achievements.

Her Excellency urged the Qatari students to engage with the local communities and benefit from cumulative experiences during their learning period. 

She commended their role as ambassadors for Qatar who reflect its values, principles, customs, and traditions. On the sidelines of the conference, Al Nuaimi met Minister of National Education and Vocational Training of Djibouti H E Mustafa Mohamed Mahmoud; Minister of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries of Antigua and Barbuda H E Drayll Sylvester Matthew; Minister of Education of Tunisia H E Mohamed Ali Boughdiri and Vice-Minister of Investigation and Application of Knowledge for Science and Technology of Venezuela H E F Francisco Durán. The meetings discussed cooperation in the fields of education and higher education.