The Arab world is in dire need of an overhauling of its educational system. People must be prepared to face the challenges of a changing and competitive world. The aim should be to attain a level of education and competence that is recognized throughout the world. This, unfortunately, is not the case at present. The Arab world does not lack universities or educational institutions but it most definitely lacks the quality which should be present in those institutions.
Education is the key to survival.
Without it, we are nothing. It is of course good to have graduates in history and geography but the top priority should go to science. Arab educators should welcome the call for encouragement to be given to creative teachers. Evolution of the curriculum should be constant so that it keeps abreast of information. We must of course use the past and its lessons but we must also see to it that our children are learning to think and not just to memorize facts and figures with no idea of their meanings or implications for life.