Engineer Adel Al-Tabtabaei, Minister of Education, and Dr. Mohammad Al-Wasmi, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, met on Tuesday to discuss avenues for joint cooperation between their ministries and review matters of mutual interest.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Development of Quranic Education Facilities

   • The two sides discussed mechanisms to enhance and improve existing sites dedicated to the Awqaf Ministry's Quranic education activities.

   • Explored the possibility of expanding into new cities by utilizing the Ministry of Education’s facilities for religious and educational programs.

2. Drafting a Joint Cooperation Protocol

   • Both ministries deliberated on establishing a formal cooperation agreement to create an institutional framework for integrated efforts.

   • The protocol aims to ensure effective implementation of religious and educational projects in line with national policies and community development goals.

   • Focus on optimizing available resources and capabilities from both ministries.

3. Formation of a Joint Task Force

   • The Minister of Education welcomed productive collaboration and directed the formation of a joint working team.

   • The team will assess current Quranic education sites and explore allocating new locations in emerging cities such as Al-Mutla'a and Sabah Al-Ahmad.

Attendees:

• Ministry of Education:

  • Acting Undersecretary Mansour Al-Dhafiri

  • Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Facilities & Planning, Eng. Mohammad Al-Khaldi

  • Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Development & Activities, Mariam Al-Anzi

• Ministry of Awqaf:

  • Undersecretary Dr. Badr Al-Mutairi

  • Ministerial Advisor Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi