MADINAH: The Madak Education Forum 2020, organized by the Madak Academy in Madinah, will be launched on Oct. 6. The two-day forum, to be held under the patronage of Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman, aims to build a system for the professional development of teachers in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The forum will highlight the importance of technology in the education sector and its effective use to hone teachers’ skills. Fatima Al-Hawsawi, the general supervisor of the forum, said the forum aims to boost teachers’ creativity and confidence. She said the event aims to help create a modern system of education that encourages creative thinking and produces leaders in the field. Considered one of the most important educational foundations in Madinah, Madak is designed to provide a distinguished educational environment for students from kindergarten to secondary school. The academy focuses on students, guardians and teachers, promoting the project’s vision as an integral part of Saudi social development.