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Education, defence ministries discuss efforts to support school scouting programmes
QNA
Doha
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education held a coordination meeting with the Ministry of Defence to discuss prospects for joint cooperation in supporting school scouting programmes by involving personnel from the Armed Forces in educational activities aimed at instilling values of national belonging and discipline among students.
In a statement, the ministry stated that the meeting was chaired by Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs Maha Zayed Qaqaa Al Ruwaili and attended by representatives of the Ministry of Defence Brigadier General Talib Antar Al Marri and Captain Salem Mohammed Mahmeed. Commissioner-General of the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association Jassim Al Hardan also participated, along with a number of senior officials from the educational affairs sector.
The ministry noted that the meeting addressed mechanisms for integrating a number of Ministry of Defence personnel as participating leaders in scouting programmes for preparatory and secondary schools for boys. This will contribute to developing students' leadership skills and sense of responsibility within a stimulating educational environment that supports character building and promotes active citizenship and self-discipline.
During the meeting, the general framework for institutional cooperation between the two ministries was approved, and the strategic plan for implementing the project during its pilot phase was discussed. Job descriptions for participating personnel were defined, and tasks and responsibilities were clearly distributed, ensuring regular evaluation and continuous development in preparation for future expansion.
This collaboration comes within the framework of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education's commitment to strengthening national partnerships that support the educational process, leveraging national competencies to enrich school activities, refining students' personalities, and developing their leadership abilities. It is in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, which places human development at the heart of its comprehensive development project.
