In a significant event held at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) unveiled its strategic plan for 2024-2030, titled “Igniting the Spark of Learning.” The launch was attended by key figures including Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Speaker of the Shura Council H.E. Hassan bin Abdulla Al Ghanim, and Minister of Education and Higher Education H.E. Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi.
The new strategy outlines 14 goals to be achieved through 24 programs, focusing on five main areas: pre-primary education, grades 1-12, post-secondary education, continuous learning, and enhancing the education system’s capabilities.
The strategy aims to support the Human Development pillar of Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030. It seeks to improve the quality and appeal of higher education for Qataris, build a skilled and motivated workforce, and enhance the roles of teachers and curricula.
H.E. Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi emphasized that the strategy aligns with the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) and QNV 2030. She highlighted the importance of teachers as central to achieving sustainable development and the ministry’s vision of “Empowering Learners for a Sustainable Future.”
The strategy includes several key initiatives:
Early Childhood Education: The goal is to double pre-primary enrollment rates, currently at 44%, by 2030. This will be achieved by expanding public and private nurseries and kindergartens and raising family awareness about early education.
Primary to Secondary Education: The strategy aims to foster positive attitudes towards learning, instill values, and support students’ overall growth by creating a stimulating and safe educational environment. Initiatives include the “My School, My Community” program, which focuses on enhancing students’ quality of life.
Curriculum Development: New curricula will be developed and implemented to improve learning outcomes, incorporating digital resources and modern teaching methods. This includes a focus on life skills and scientific specializations, with plans for four new STEM schools opening in 2026.
Educational Governance: The strategy includes improving school supervision and expanding the National School Accreditation Programme to include government schools.
Support for Students with Disabilities: A Student Support Services Center will be established to provide comprehensive services from diagnosis to individualized educational plans.
Teacher Development: Investments will be made in local and international training programs, and new pathways for entering the teaching profession will be introduced.
Post-Secondary Education: The strategy aims to expand vocational and technical education, align programs with labor market needs, and enhance research and innovation.
H.E. Al Nuaimi concluded by noting that the strategy is designed to address all stages of education and prepare a generation ready to tackle future challenges.