An understanding of the Arab world’s culture and history needs to be woven into the curriculum in schools across the region, according to Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak.
Appearing as part of the International Congress of Arabic Publishing and Creative Industries in Abu Dhabi’s Manarat Al Saadiyat on Sunday, he noted the broader cultural sector needs to play a bigger role in education to create more dynamic Arabic societies.
“This is an investment of the mind when it comes to school curricula, when it comes to cultural programming in understanding what the Arab world has contributed,” he said. “It is not just about the present and past, but also the future.”
“We don’t learn much about the history of some of the greatest Arab thinkers who really changed the pathway of the world we see today. There is an emphasis on making sure when we learn about maths, science, philosophy and the English language.
“Now, how do we make sure…
