KUWAIT: Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr Mohammad Al-Wasmi met on Tuesday to explore avenues of collaboration between their ministries and address issues of mutual interest. In a press statement, the Ministry of Education stated that discussions focused on enhancing and upgrading existing sites designated for the Ministry of Islamic Affairs’ Holy Quran teaching programs. The ministers also examined the potential expansion of these activities to new urban areas by utilizing Ministry of Education facilities for religious and educational initiatives.

The statement further highlighted efforts to develop a joint cooperation protocol between the two ministries, establishing a structured and methodological framework to streamline collaborative efforts. This initiative aims to ensure the efficient execution of projects and programs with religious and educational dimensions, aligning with national policies, supporting community development, and optimizing available resources in both ministries.

Minister Al-Tabtabaei welcomed the prospects of strengthened cooperation with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and directed the formation of a joint working team to assess existing sites dedicated to Quranic education. The team will also explore the feasibility of allocating new locations in developing areas such as Mutlaa City and Sabah Al-Ahmad City.

The meeting was attended by Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education Mansour Al-Dhafiri, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Facilities and Planning Eng Mohammed Al-Khalidi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Development and Activities Maryam Al-Anzi, as well as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs Dr Badr Al-Mutairi and Advisor to the Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr Abdulaziz Al-Asimi. — KUNA