Al-madinah: Al-Madinah Education Forum concluded yesterday with strong participation from leaders, experts, and academics from across the education sector. Throughout its sessions and workshops, the forum tackled key issues centered on enhancing the quality of education, drawing on the Kingdom's comparative advantages and global competitiveness.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the discussions aligned closely with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, emphasizing themes such as educational sustainability, quality of life, international collaboration, and investment in education, industry, and future-oriented professions.
Forum speakers explored ways to integrate education with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG4, which focuses on inclusive and equitable quality education. They stressed the importance of creating learning environments that support the psychological and physical well-being of students and educators, alongside the development of sustainable and measurable quality standards.
Another major focus was the integration of innovation and entrepreneurship into curricula, along with the development of training programs in partnership with the industrial and commercial sectors. Discussions also addressed identifying promising industries most in need of skilled talent and the critical importance of investing in human capital.
In addition, speakers emphasized incorporating local heritage and cultural values into curricula to reinforce national identity.