Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science
Name
Dr Abdul Azeez Al Babtain
Title
Deputy Secretary-General
Election Date
Oct. 2007
Mandated duration
Started
October 2007
Description
Date and Method of Creation
1964
Status
Governmental (1 Ministry)
Legislation
No information provided
Documentation Centre
Though the National Commission has not settled any official Documentation Centre, two persons are in charge of the Information Affairs Division of the Commission.
Structure of the Commission
The National Commission consists of the following bodies:
- The General Assembly (12 members), which meets at least twice a year;
- Four Sub-Committees for: Education; Natural, Human and Social Sciences; Culture and Communication and Information;
- The Secretariat.
Members/Composition
The Membership of the National Commission above all comprise representatives of the Ministries and the governemental authorities involved in UNESCO's fields of competence.
Executive Committee
No information provided
General Assembly
The General Assembly consists of 12 members from different governmental authorities and it meets every six months.
Committees or Sub-Committees
There are four sub-committes:
- Education Committee
- Science Committee
- Culture Committee
- Communication and Information Committee
The members of the sub-committees are drawn from different ministries concerned with education, culture, communication and science.
Interaction with UNESCO and National Commissions
Overview
The National Commission collaborates with the Arab National Commissions and the Beirut (Lebanon), Cairo (Egypt) and Doha (Qatar) UNESCO Field Offices.
Activities of the National Commission
Production of a documentary film on the progress achieved in the field of literacy in Saudi Arabia.
Domain
Education
Country
Saudi Arabia
Region
Arab States
Scope
National
Activity type
Other
Description
The Saudi NATCOM in cooperation with the Adult Literacy Department in the Ministry of Education producted a documentary film on the progress achieved in the field of literacy in Saudi Arabia, focusing in particular on the project "Al-Medina Al-Munawarah free of illiteracy".
Organizers
The Saudi National Commission for UNESCO in cooperation with the Adult Literacy Department in the Ministry of Education.
Keywords
Literacy
Training Workshop on promoting and preserving the handicrafts in Saudi Arabia.
Domain
Creativity and the Arts
Country
Saudi Arabia
Region
Arab States
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
29/10/2007
To (Y-m-d)
31/10/2007
Activity type
Workshops
Description
The purpose of the Workshop is to increase public awareness in promoting and preserving the handicrafts in the country. It is expected to promote the diversity and quality of handicrafts as well as the social status of craftsmen.
Organizers
The Saudi National Commission for UNESCO, the Supreme Authority for Tourism in Saudi Arabia and UNESCO Doha Office.
Capacity Building worshop for women members of the Education for All (EFA) Forum
Domain
Education
Country
Saudi Arabia
Activity type
Workshops
Description
A capacity building workshop for women members of the Education for All (EFA) Forum in Saudi Arabia took place during May 2007. Two UNESCO experts acted as resource persons and provided in-depth training of EFA. A contract was awared to the NatCom to support the local costs of the meeting including cost of travel and accomodation of participants from various areas of Saudi Arabia and all logistical support.
Organizers
National Commission of Saudi Arabia, organized in co-ordination with Beirut Office.
Financing
National Commission of Saudi Arabia
Publications
The Bulletin of Saudi National Commission for UNESCO
