Human development ‘a priority’

Kyoto: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Dr. Mohammed Abdul Wahed Al Hammadi yesterday said Qatar attaches great importance to human development, thanks to its wise leadership.
Quoting Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Minister said the Emir has stressed the importance of the human element as the primary tributary of development.
Speaking on ‘Role of Human Development in Qatar to Build Society of Future’ during a roundtable as part of the 13th edition of the Science and Technology in Society Forum in Kyoto, Japan, Al Hammadi said Qatar has established schools, universities, colleges and research and training centres that contributed to developing human resources and rehabilitating young people’s capabilities to meet Qatar’s development needs.
The Minister said Qatar National Vision 2030 has prioritised human development and aims at raising capable and motivated citizens who actively take part in the economic, social and political life.
The progress and development of society has become dependent on citizens’ interaction with the new world order which is based on knowledge, research, technology and innovation, Al Hammadi said, pointing out that such a goal could only be achieved through educational systems at all levels.
He said achieving positive economic, scientific and social results depend on the existence of an educational system which meets quality, development and the needs of society and the labour market.
Al Hammadi also stressed the importance of implementing the latest technical and technological developments in the field of education; encouraging creativity and innovation and promoting scientific research skills.
Ministers from around the world took part in the roundtable and the opening session of the forum.