Syria opens international forum on education, innovation and employment in Damascus

DAMASCUS: The International Forum on Education and Innovation opened in Damascus on Monday, bringing together officials and experts to discuss the future of education, innovation and workforce development.

The forum is organized by the Economic Group for Promoting International Investments, in cooperation with the Syrian Computer Society, and is attended by Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Marwan Al-Halabi and Education Minister Mohammed Abdulrahman Turko.

Al-Halabi said that rapid advances in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and technology require a comprehensive reform of education and training systems based on skills development, innovation, foresight and competitiveness.

• The forum, which runs until Wednesday, aims to strengthen academic partnerships, exchange expertise and showcase leading initiatives.