King Abdul Aziz University, holding its first workshop on higher education, issued recommendations that are expected to improve the content of the education system and will help not only the GCC countries but the entire Arab world as well, Saudi Gazette reported today.
The Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is made up of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.
The workshop was held over two days and participants recommended setting up an educational foundation and enhancing high technology. Workshop participants also promised to bridge the gap between private industry and education in an effort to provide jobs for graduates.
"We are trying to improve the educational system in all Gulf countries," said Minister of Higher Education Dr. Khaled Al-Anqari. An electronic educational center will be opened soon for all GCC universities.
Dr. Usama Al-Tayyeb, Rector of KAAU, said the workshop focused on establishing the relationship between the university and its students.
It will make us capable of dealing will all kinds of students, regular, external and graduated students as well, he said.
Women from all areas of education participated. Dr. Layla Jad of KAAU said the workshop has succeeded in pointing up the significance of electronic education.
It will make a huge difference in the future since we live in a fast world these days, she said.
Anqari said there will be cooperation between the universities and the private industry to improve the educational system.
This cooperation will help in settling the relation between the educational system and the available work places and jobs, he added.
Improving the curriculum in all educational areas was one of the recommendations as well. Dr. Layla Al-Ghalib suggested the establishment of a female service center
