Trends Research and Advisory, in partnership
with the Bahrain Institute for Political Development, is organizing the second
edition of the “Trends International Education Conference.” The conference main
theme is entitled: “Education and Identity in the Digital Age: Proposed
Strategies for Preserving Identity and Shaping Youth Behaviors.” The conference
will convene on March 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Trends Conference Hall, at Trends
headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
The conference participants include His
Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, Kingdom of
Bahrain, His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi - Minister of State for Youth
Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Al Rumaihi, Chairman of the Board
of Trustees of the Bahrain Institute for Political Development, His Excellency
Professor Ahmed Zayed - Director of the Library of Alexandria, Her Excellency
Dr. Sheikha May bint Sulaiman Al Otaibi, Deputy Chairperson of the Board of
Trustees of the Bahrain Institute for Political Development, and Chairperson of
the Board of Directors of Bahrain Bayan School, and His Excellency Dr. Mohammed
Hamad Al Kuwaiti – Head of the Cybersecurity Council of the UAE Government.
The participants’ list includes Dr. Yousef
Mohammed Ismail - media professional and national identity trainer in the
Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Noura Al-Karbi, Head of
the Research Outreach Department at the University of Sharjah,
Dr. Somaya Abdel Latif - Head of the Humanities and Social Sciences Research
Center - Ajman University, Dr. Lulwa Budlama, media professional and Strategic
Advisor, as well as a number of speakers specialized in the educational field
and artificial intelligence.
“Trends” and “Bahrain Institute for Political
Development” revealed the details of the conference sessions and the
participants during a special media briefing. The conference will be opened by
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of Trends Research and Advisory, and Her
Excellency Ms. Eman Faisal Janahi, Executive Director of the Bahrain Institute
for Political Development, who will deliver the welcoming remarks. Then, two
main sessions will convene. The first will address the theme of “Education and
Identity in a Changing World... Challenges and Risks,” while the second session
will discuss the issue of “Education and Identity in the Age of Artificial
Intelligence and the Digital Revolution.”
Developing educational policies
Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of the Trends
Research and advisory, said that education plays a pivotal role in shaping the
identity of individuals and societies. Educational institutions are a key
factor in influencing young people’s behavior and enhancing cultural and social
identity.
Dr. Al-Ali added that, “Trends” and the Bahrain
Institute for Political Development’s believe in the pivotal role of education
and its institutions in shaping the identity and behaviors of young people. The
second edition of the “Trends International Education Conference” explores
possible ways to develop education policies, with the aim of achieving a
balance between meeting society’s needs of the desired educated human
competencies, who have specific skills, while preserving the cultural identity
of societies.
Strengthening the social values
system
The CEO of “Trends” said that the second
edition of the “Trends International Education Conference”, which discusses the
theme of “Education and Identity in the Digital Age... Proposed Strategies for
Preserving Identity and Shaping Youth Behaviors,” is held in partnership with
the Bahrain Institute for Political Development, As a strategic partner of
“Trends.” He indicated that the two sides have organized the second edition of
the conference, to strengthen the system of values and ethics in the various
stages of education, especially early education. Moreover, the conference shall
discuss the role of education in promoting the values and traditions of society
and preserving national identity.
Refining youth identity
Dr. Muhammad Al-Ali stressed that the second
edition of the “Trends International Education Conference” will also review the
impact of educational policies on building and refining identity among young
people. The sessions will discuss, the challenges facing the implementation of
education policies to enhance national identity. The participants shall
exchange experiences and ideas about designing policies of innovative education
to achieve the goals of preserving identity and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Furthermore, the discussion shall enhance interaction and exchange between
researchers, educational institutions and decision-makers to develop effective
educational strategies.
Preserving the unifying identity of
individuals and communities
Her Excellency Ms. Iman Faisal Janahi,
Executive Director of the Bahrain Institute for Political Development, stressed
the importance of preserving the unifying national identity of individuals and
societies. This is one of the most
important challenges that societies face today, especially with the rapid
technological changes that the world is witnessing. It has negative impacts on
some national concepts and constants that have been developed over many years.
The first event of mutual cooperation
The Executive Director expressed the Bahrain
Institute for Political Development’s pride in the distinguished partnership
with Trends Research and Advisory in the United Arab Emirates, which is
considered one of the distinguished research centers. Trends has produced
various studies and research, through a distinguished group of experts and
workers, who clearly contribute to developing society and preserving national
and cultural identity.
Janahi added that the conference is the first
joint cooperation between the Institute and Trends, after the signing of the
cooperation agreement between the two sides last September. The agreement aims
to consolidate relations between the two sides in the fields of scientific
research, and promote joint organization of international and regional
conferences and seminars. The agreement covers the exchange of experts and
experiences in the field of training and sustainable development, leading to
capacity building and raising the level of experts and researchers from both
parties.
Enhancing the values of national
loyalty and sense of belonging
The Executive Director of the Bahrain Institute
for Political Development concluded by noting that the conference looks forward
for a set of recommendations to highlight the importance of education in
preserving national identity and social values, and steering policies and
actions in line with the culture of society and national laws and legislation
that preserve the values of democracy and participation. These recommendations
have a potential impact that preserves our future generations and contribute to
strengthening their values of national loyalty and sense of belonging.
National experiences and best
international practices
Fahd Al-Mahri, Head of the “Trends - Dubai” sector, said that the second edition of the “Trends International Education Conference” includes two main sessions, as the first session will discuss the topic “Education and Identity in a Changing World... Challenges and Risks,” through three themes. They include “educational mechanisms and tools to enhance national identity and foreign education... optimizing the positive aspects and minimizing the negative impacts with respect to national identity. This part discusses prominent national and international experiences in enhancing the role of education in consolidating national identity.”
Al-Mahri stated that the second session of the
conference will address the issue of “education and identity in the era of
artificial intelligence and the digital revolution.” Here, the speakers will
analyze the issue from four areas: “the effects of the digital revolution and
artificial intelligence on national identity, and education and ways to benefit
from artificial intelligence technologies in supporting national identity.” The
discussion will address the future of education and national identity: opportunities
and challenges, and the strategy of applied research in shaping the future of
education: national priorities and government response”.
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