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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will continue investing in education and training so that women and men are equipped for the jobs of the future. We want Saudi children, wherever they live, to enjoy higher quality, multi-faceted education. We will invest particularly in developing early childhood education, refining our national curriculum and training our teachers and educational leaders. We will also redouble efforts to ensure that the outcomes of our education system are in line with market needs.
This session will focus on the work undergoing towards smart education in Saudi Arabia and the progress made through digital and emerging technologies, in order to contribute to the implementation of World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
1. Dr. Talal H. Maghrabi, General Supervisor, Electronic Services, Ministry of Education
2. Mansour S. AL Qurashi, Director of International Strategy and Negotiations, CITC
C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
C2. Information and communication infrastructure: An essential foundation for the Information Society
C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life ( e-learning)
1. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
2. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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