ALECSO General Conference Demands Massive Investment in Arab Human Capital

The 2026-2035 Strategic Plan

The Arab world must completely overhaul its educational frameworks to survive rapid global transformations. The General Conference of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) wrapped up its 28th session in Muscat today with a fierce call to action. Chaired by the Sultanate of Oman, the conference officially adopted the massive forward-looking plan for developing and improving education in the Arab world (2026-2035). Member states are heavily urged to invest aggressively in scientific research, artificial intelligence, and the digital knowledge economy.

Supporting Palestine and the Arabic Language

The conference did not shy away from critical regional issues. Delegates affirmed their absolute, unwavering support for the Palestinian people, demanding urgent efforts to protect and maintain Palestinian cultural heritage against ongoing aggression. The conference also heavily backed Saudi Arabia’s strategic proposals to elevate the Arabic language globally, formally welcoming the “Unified Dictionary of Arabic Terms” and the “Language Policy System in Arab Countries.”

Holding Members Accountable

To execute this massive vision, ALECSO needs serious funding. The conference bluntly called on all member states to fulfill their financial obligations to the organization strictly on schedule. Without sustainable funding and better institutional governance, these ambitious educational and cultural projects will fail to launch. The conference concluded by approving the budgets for major Arab research institutes and setting the venues for upcoming strategic activities.

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