Cairo, Rabi'II 09, 1439, December 27, 2017, SPA -- The 16th Conference of Arab Ministers of Education and Scientific Research, which was held here entitled "Higher Education, the World of Work and Production, A New Vision" organized by Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) , concluded its sessions today. Delegations from 17 Arab countries, a number of Arab and international organizations, as well as joint Arab action organizations participated in the conference. The Kingdom's delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Assimi. During the conference, Arab ministers of higher education and scientific research called for the need to support and empower the Palestinian higher education and scientific research institutions operating in Al-Quds. They also stressed the importance of integration of planning for higher education, scientific research, labor, and production sectors within the framework of the national vision for sustainable development of each country and its priorities and elements of its comparative advantage. -- SPA 21:12 LOCAL TIME 18:12 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w575184