The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, which were held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, under the patronage and in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Riyadh Province.

ICESCO was represented at this occasion by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Organization, in the presence of Their Highnesses, Excellencies the Ministers of Education of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, heads of international and regional organizations, and an elite group of experts and specialists in education.

The celebration featured official remarks reviewing the journey of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States from its establishment to the present day. It was noted that the Bureau was founded 50 years ago and entrusted with providing foresight into the future of education in the Gulf States by conducting studies, research, and benchmarking comparisons with educational experiences in advanced countries. These efforts have contributed to the development of educational policies, benefiting the Gulf States and their educational institutions over decades.

The speakers also highlighted the Bureau’s organization of conferences, seminars, and capacity-building programs, in addition to specialized prizes in education-related fields, which have had a tangible impact on advancing educational work in the Gulf region.

The occasion reflected institutional integration and a spirit of fraternity among the Gulf States, as the Ministers of Education, during the discussion session preceding the celebration, reaffirmed the importance of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States and their countries’ sustained commitment to supporting it, in recognition of its pivotal role in advancing education and educational development in the region.