H.E. Dr. Adel Abdul-Majid Alawi Al-Abadi, Minister of Education of the Republic of Yemen, received a delegation from the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), headed by Dr. Rami Iskander, Director of Education.
The meeting was held on 12 October 2026 at the Ministry’s headquarters, in the presence of Dr. Hafiza Nasser, Secretary-General of the Yemeni National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and Ms. Jalila Labidi, Education Expert at ALECSO.
The meeting discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and develop partnerships in education and educational development. It explored potential areas of cooperation between the Ministry and ALECSO, including training programmes and activities tailored to the needs of Yemen’s education sector. Particular emphasis was placed on contributing to curriculum development, building the capacities of educational personnel, and drawing on Arab expertise to improve the quality of education and keep pace with developments in educational systems.
The Minister expressed the Ministry’s interest in broadening cooperation with ALECSO and strengthening partnership in implementing educational programmes and projects. He emphasized the importance of benefiting from Arab expertise in curriculum development and enhancing the professional capacities of teaching staff, thereby supporting efforts to improve the educational process and address the challenges facing the sector.
For his part, Dr. Rami Iskander conveyed to the Minister the greetings of H.E. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO, and underscored the Organization’s commitment to supporting Yemen’s national efforts to develop its education system. He reaffirmed ALECSO’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with national institutions in line with Yemen’s priorities and needs, thereby contributing to capacity-building and the professional development of educational personnel. He also stressed the importance of maintaining coordination with the Ministry and the Yemeni National Commission to ensure that programmes and activities address the actual needs of the education sector and maximize the benefits of educational expertise across Arab countries.
The meeting forms part of ALECSO’s broader efforts to strengthen cooperation with Arab countries and foster partnerships with ministries and National Commissions, supporting the development of educational systems and enhancing the quality of education across the Arab region.
