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[00:00:09] project. We ask God for success in this
[00:00:34] Good morning, dear viewers. Viewers of this morning
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[00:00:39] with the dawn of day, our hopes are renewed, and the first hours of
[00:00:42] our day bring new wishes and news that we hope will
[00:00:46] be good. Good morning, Mirna.
[00:00:52] than the traditional Hailstones, naturally, do not worked on all of this on Good morning, Yara, and good morning affect to our viewers. We hope your morning is full of goodness and optimism, and that this day brings you what
[00:00:55] makes your hearts happy
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[00:01:00] Let's now move on to
[00:01:02] the main topics of our episode this morning.
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[00:01:41] in addition to the assistants,
[00:02:08] with the necessary specialized
[00:02:14] Good morning again, and the start of our morning journey with the beginning of the olive harvest
[00:02:17] in a number of Idlib regions. Farmers' eyes
[00:02:21] turn to a season that is linked to a basic source of livelihood
[00:02:25] is actually negatively impacting for many families. Its results are affected
[00:02:27] the farmer by several factors, including tree care and climatic conditions, to
[00:02:30] production costs and crop prices, also, يعني, exactly.
[00:02:34] We will monitor the season's reality from the field.
[00:02:37] Our correspondent, Fares, joins us. Fares,
[00:02:40] good morning. How are the olive harvesting
[00:02:44] atmospheres in Idlib this season, and what are
[00:02:46] Syrian expertise from abroad. the most prominent areas where they have started
[00:02:52] the highest degree of harvesting?
[00:02:54] benefit from
[00:02:56] Yes, Fares, and good morning to all Syrians.
[00:03:00] Regarding the season, yes,
[00:03:03] the sound is clear, Fares,
[00:03:06] please.
[00:03:11] Yes, I was saying that the olive harvest season usually begins
[00:03:15] between the 10th and 15th of October.
[00:03:18] This is naturally related to the weather conditions,
[00:03:22] including humidity during the early morning
[00:03:25] and dawn hours, and also the high temperatures during
[00:03:29] the midday period, which effectively help accelerate
[00:03:32] the ripening of the fruits. In general,
[00:03:36] increased by 40% this year's season
[00:03:38] Keeping pace with technological development is considered one of the best seasons
[00:03:40] compared to previous years because the rains that fell
[00:03:44] during last winter actually helped the trees
[00:03:48] scientific research and innovation grow better, and this also positively
[00:03:52] reflected on the local production.
[00:03:56] As for the harvesting process, regarding the presses,
[00:04:00] the Directorate of Internal Trade and the Olive Office at the Directorate
[00:04:04] of Agriculture set the date for the presses to start
[00:04:08] Education Affairs. Thank you very much for this
[00:04:11] it will work to develop in students. around the tree by plowing operating on the 15th of this October. I want to talk a little bit now about the harvesting process.
[00:04:14] Regarding the olive season, first, the olive
[00:04:18] fruits are picked manually from
[00:04:21] the trees, and then the fruits are sorted
[00:04:25] according to their use. For example, green olives
[00:04:28] whose fruits are firm are usually
[00:04:31] to other governorates. On the contrary, sorted for table consumption.
[00:04:34] As for the fruits that have reached maturity
[00:04:39] important point I want to emphasize: and have become soft to the touch, they are naturally sorted for the presses
[00:04:43] to extract olive oil
[00:04:47] Homs, and Aleppo, according to an admission capacity and practical skills in from them. Thank God, we hope it will be a good season. What have you observed on the ground
[00:04:50] if the student wishes to continue from the farmers regarding the abundance of the crop compared to last year,
[00:04:54] Fares?
[00:04:58] the criteria? Exactly. Now, God willing, This pest actually
[00:05:00] In previous years, there was a great drought that hit the region, and this
[00:05:04] actually affected olive trees, especially since most
[00:05:08] of Idlib's residents rely primarily on olive oil through
[00:05:11] selling it or even exporting it
[00:05:15] to the Arab world and Europe. However, truly, the past
[00:05:18] seasons were very weak,
[00:05:22] even the markets were stagnant during the olive seasons
[00:05:26] due to the lack of rain and the drought
[00:05:29] that hit the region, and also due to the high costs
[00:05:33] of paid water. The farmer,
[00:05:36] during previous years in times of drought, was unable to draw
[00:05:40] water by tankers for watering
[00:05:43] the trees because its costs were really high. In addition
[00:05:46] to that, there were also
[00:05:49] the issue of fertilizers, manure, and
[00:05:53] pesticides, all of which had
[00:05:56] high prices. Consequently, if the farmer
[00:06:00] the land, the production would be weak
[00:06:04] because, naturally, the fruits had a very low oil content
[00:06:08] due to the lack of rain and the drought that hit
[00:06:12] the region. Okay, Fares, what are the most
[00:06:15] prominent difficulties currently faced by farmers,
[00:06:18] whether we are talking about harvesting or later about the costs
[00:06:22] of transportation and pressing? Are there challenges facing the farmer
[00:06:25] today?
[00:06:31] The challenges, as I mentioned, are not limited
[00:06:34] to the harvest season, but rather throughout the year.
[00:06:38] Today, after the farmer finishes the harvest
[00:06:41] season, many things are required of him, such as
[00:06:44] pruning the trees, plowing the
[00:06:47] land, fertilizing the trees, and all of these
[00:06:51] are costly. The most burdening thing for the farmer today
[00:06:55] is fuel. If we talk about the wages
[00:06:58] of laborers, they have doubled since last year
[00:07:02] until this year, in addition to the increase in fuel prices.
[00:07:06] Today, when you ask the farmer what is the most important thing he asks
[00:07:10] for to improve his income compared to production, he says fuel.
[00:07:14] There were many demands directed to the Ministry
[00:07:17] of Agriculture and the government in general to provide fuel. Today, fuel
[00:07:21] prices are high, and consequently, the
[00:07:24] issue of laborers coming to the land, all of this
[00:07:28] adds up to the farmer. Transporting the fruits
[00:07:31] to the presses, all of this requires agricultural tractors
[00:07:34] and fuel, and this
[00:07:39] in the governorate. Correct. Fares, despite the abundance
[00:07:43] of the season this year, as you mentioned, the increase in wages
[00:07:46] and the increase in fuel prices may affect the prices of olives
[00:07:50] and olive oil this season. How does the farmer usually
[00:07:54] evaluate the expected return compared to the costs
[00:07:56] of production?
[00:08:01] As for the prices of olives and olive oil, this depends
[00:08:05] on demand. At the time that passed during the seasons
[00:08:09] of drought, prices were
[00:08:12] very high, but high compared to the fact that
[00:08:16] you don't have a crop this year. But today, with the abundance
[00:08:19] of production, whether in olive fruits
[00:08:22] or even in oil, prices have decreased.
[00:08:25] For example, last year, a 16-liter can of oil
[00:08:29] was sold for $110, while now,
[00:08:32] with the abundance of olives, the price of a single 16-liter
[00:08:36] can is $60 US dollars. However, as
[00:08:39] I mentioned, today, the wages of laborers have actually doubled
[00:08:42] compared to last year, and fuel prices have also
[00:08:48] compared to previous months. And this has truly exacerbated
[00:08:51] the suffering of the farmer. If we talk
[00:08:55] a little about the care of olive
[00:08:57] trees, truly, today, care is not limited
[00:09:01] only to the time of fruit harvesting,
[00:09:05] but rather, tree care begins throughout
[00:09:08] the year, as I mentioned earlier. I would like
[00:09:12] to elaborate on this. For a farmer to get
[00:09:16] a good crop, first, he takes care of the land
[00:09:21] the land and also getting rid of weeds,
[00:09:25] and he ensures that the tree gets a sufficient
[00:09:28] amount of water to have good production
[00:09:32] and so that the tree is not affected
[00:09:35] by drought. Pruning trees also plays a very
[00:09:39] important role because it actually helps ventilate the tree
[00:09:42] and also helps sunlight penetrate between
[00:09:46] the branches, and it actually reduces the spread of pests
[00:09:50] and diseases and helps the tree produce
[00:09:54] better. There is also a very important
[00:09:57] point. In the past two months, there was a pest called
[00:10:00] psyllid. This pest actually affected
[00:10:04] the olive season, especially in the Harem region all the way
[00:10:08] to Darkush.
[00:10:10] affects the fruits,
[00:10:14] reducing the quantity of production, and there was a great
[00:10:17] suffering regarding the psyllid pest that affected
[00:10:21] the olive season. Yes. How was this pest dealt
[00:10:23] with, and was there support
[00:10:25] for the farmer? This is the unfortunate
[00:10:32] point. The farmer did not receive any support, despite the appeals that were directed
[00:10:35] to the Ministry
[00:10:38] of Agriculture. Of course, dealing with this pest is by spraying
[00:10:41] the trees with insecticides. We actually
[00:10:45] worked on a report regarding this matter, and
[00:10:48] the farmer's response was that the effectiveness of insecticides
[00:10:52] was very weak and did not actually affect this pest or
[00:10:56] this insect. Consequently, it hit the season
[00:10:59] in most agricultural lands, even Fares, the recent rains,
[00:11:03] the recent rains had hail and affected some areas,
[00:11:06] olive areas.
[00:11:15] the fruits, but rather they help
[00:11:18] the lands, or they help the trees
[00:11:22] ripen their fruits. Hailstones might
[00:11:26] affect other agricultural crops, like figs and delicate
[00:11:29] crops, but olive fruits
[00:11:32] at all. Rather, as I told you, the biggest impact
[00:11:36] was due to the spread of the psyllid insect among the trees
[00:11:40] and its negative impact on olive fruits.
[00:11:43] Yes, yes, so let's summarize some
[00:11:46] ideas. The farmer today needs support, whether in facing
[00:11:50] the pests that appear at times,
[00:11:53] and also regarding supporting production and improving
[00:11:56] marketing in general. Okay, let's talk a little
[00:12:00] about the social situation, Fares.
[00:12:03] The people of Idlib are known
[00:12:06] during the harvest season for having a social
[00:12:10] and family atmosphere during the harvest season. Tell us a little about
[00:12:13] these scenes that are present today during the olive harvest season.
[00:12:26] I'm sorry, I can't hear anything at all. Yes.
[00:12:29] Fares, can you hear us? I was talking about the social
[00:12:33] atmosphere that is present during
[00:12:36] the olive harvest season. We always see
[00:12:40] a family and social and cooperative atmosphere,
[00:12:43] customs specifically for the olive
[00:12:47] season. Also, there is a famous dish in Idlib
[00:12:51] called Al-Zinana. Talk a little about these points.
[00:13:01] Okay, it seems Fares can't hear us. I want
[00:13:04] to thank our correspondent from Idlib, Fares Wati, very much.
[00:13:56] And the beginning of our segments, Yara, with a new educational path that opens
[00:14:00] new horizons for our students.
[00:14:03] starts with education by preparing a generation that possesses the knowledge
[00:14:06] and skills necessary to deal with modern technologies,
[00:14:10] opening new horizons for
[00:14:13] as well. In this context, a presidential
[00:14:17] decree was issued to establish the National Advanced Technology
[00:14:21] Pathway under the supervision of the Ministries of Education and Higher Education
[00:14:25] and Scientific Research, a step that raises questions about
[00:14:28] the mechanisms of its application and the stages it will
[00:14:32] go through, as well as the skills
[00:14:36] Yes, it's very good. To talk about the goals of this path, its application prospects, and its role
[00:14:39] in supporting digital transformation and keeping pace with global scientific
[00:14:43] developments, we would like to welcome our guest, Dr. Mohammed Ghassan Burhani, Assistant
[00:14:46] Minister of Education for Vocational Education Affairs. Good morning to you all and good morning
[00:14:50] to the viewers. You are most welcome. A new educational path carries
[00:14:54] the name, the National Advanced Technology Pathway. What
[00:14:57] is the goal of this path? What distinguishes it from the current
[00:15:01] educational paths in Syria? Exactly, exactly. The importance of the path
[00:15:05] lies in the fact that it is an educational path that will link
[00:15:08] scientific knowledge
[00:15:11] digital and industrial technology,
[00:15:13] and it is a qualitative path added to the existing
[00:15:17] educational paths in the secondary stage. So now we have,
[00:15:20] in addition to general, vocational, and Sharia education,
[00:15:24] technological education, which is a very qualitative addition.
[00:15:28] Of course.
[00:15:31] What distinguishes this path is that we now have
[00:15:34] a continuous path for the student that will link
[00:15:38] the secondary stage and the university stage.
[00:15:42] So, it is a very, very distinguished
[00:15:47] path. Its goal, of course,
[00:15:50] is to invest in youth energies. Today, Syria has
[00:15:54] truly wonderful youth energies. Correct. In addition to building
[00:15:58] educational cadres in technological fields,
[00:16:01] whether digital or industrial, and its certificate is equivalent
[00:16:05] to the secondary certificate. Of course, the student at the end of the second
[00:16:08] stage, let me clarify something very important for the viewers:
[00:16:14] stage will receive a secondary certificate in advanced technology.
[00:16:17] This secondary certificate is equivalent
[00:16:20] to the general secondary certificate in terms of advantages
[00:16:24] and rights, but it will open a different path for him
[00:16:29] general path because our entire focus and goal
[00:16:33] in this path is technology.
[00:16:36] Today, we have a gap between us and neighboring countries
[00:16:39] regarding technology. So, the primary goal is to bridge this gap and keep pace with
[00:16:42] development. Everyone knows that technology is developing
[00:16:47] So, we must try to address this
[00:16:51] issue and catch up with the countries that are working on this. For example,
[00:16:54] among neighboring countries, we have Jordan and Lebanon. We are just
[00:16:58] trying now to reach this stage, bridge the gap,
[00:17:01] and then launch into a broader
[00:17:04] This path, as you know, links the secondary stage with the university
[00:17:08] stage, so it is a comprehensive and exceptional additional
[00:17:11] path to the existing educational
[00:17:15] paths in Syria. So, how will the ministry translate
[00:17:18] the decree into executive steps, and when is it
[00:17:22] expected to start admitting students? Okay, we have
[00:17:25] coordination, of course, with the Ministry of Higher Education
[00:17:29] regarding the implementation phase. Of course, the Ministry of Education
[00:17:32] is responsible for preparing the schools
[00:17:35] or choosing them, preparing
[00:17:39] specialized schools for this track, specialized schools for this track. And now
[00:17:42] we will talk a little about the specializations, so that the picture is clear
[00:17:46] for the parents. Today, the parents are always
[00:17:49] waiting to know what these tracks are, what are the specializations,
[00:17:52] how will my student continue in the university stage? Okay, what will
[00:17:56] his fate be after he gets
[00:17:58] his secondary education?
[00:18:01] Exactly, exactly, exactly. So, as
[00:18:05] we mentioned, he gets his secondary certificate, then
[00:18:08] he moves on to the university stage. In the university stage, we will
[00:18:11] have advanced technological colleges,
[00:18:15] as I mentioned to you, we have coordination between the two ministries,
[00:18:18] full coordination, because at the end of the secondary stage, I have
[00:18:22] educational outcomes, so he must achieve them so that the student
[00:18:26] can transition to the university stage. Of course,
[00:18:29] in the university stage, we have advanced technological applied
[00:18:32] colleges, in addition to technological
[00:18:34] colleges and institutes
[00:18:38] in higher education, plus applied colleges. So, how are students admitted to this track? Do they take
[00:18:42] a specific exam? Exactly. Now, regarding the question of
[00:18:45] when we will be able to admit students,
[00:18:48] classes are expected to start on November 1st, God willing.
[00:18:52] And of course, we will have conditions
[00:18:56] for admitting students. Yes,
[00:18:59] of course, the average must be 35% or higher in the
[00:19:02] basic education certificate, in addition to the student undergoing
[00:19:06] a standardized test. So, as a result
[00:19:09] of combining the average
[00:19:12] in basic education with the basic education
[00:19:16] certificate plus the standardized national test, the successful candidates
[00:19:19] will be ranked and selected according to the admission
[00:19:22] capacity. So, today, in this track, as an initial
[00:19:26] stage, we will have schools in Damascus, Homs, and Aleppo,
[00:19:30] and the admission capacity will be 100 male and female students in each
[00:19:33] governorate, divided into 50 male and 50 female students.
[00:19:37] Why these specific governorates, Doctor? Well, because it's an initial
[00:19:40] stage, and of course, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education
[00:19:44] have considered the issue of fair geographical distribution.
[00:19:48] Yes. But at the beginning of the initial stage, we want to have
[00:19:51] an initial phase in these governorates, in addition
[00:19:55] to the fact that these governorates can provide
[00:19:58] us with practical training. You know that today,
[00:20:01] most factories and plants are in Damascus and Aleppo. This
[00:20:04] does not prevent us from gradually expanding
[00:20:09] this is our vision: to expand so
[00:20:13] that we have an advanced technological school in every
[00:20:16] governorate. But as a starting initial stage, of course,
[00:20:20] as initial steps, in Damascus,
[00:20:24] for students. So, once the student passes
[00:20:27] the exam, we rank them. Of course, you know, according to... Okay, what does this exam
[00:20:30] rely on? Today's exam that the student will take, what are
[00:20:36] in the coming days, Sir, the announcement regarding the registration
[00:20:40] mechanism and the selection mechanism will be issued, and we will provide
[00:20:44] students with a guiding sample
[00:20:47] of this exam. This exam, of course, will measure the student's skills
[00:20:51] because today I am required to select talented
[00:20:55] and distinguished students. So, it will be based, of course, on the student's
[00:20:58] ability for logical and mathematical analysis, in addition
[00:21:01] to his ability to solve a problem. We will present him with a problem and see
[00:21:05] how he answers it. In addition, visual readiness, all of
[00:21:09] this will be clear in the guiding sample that the Ministry of Education
[00:21:13] will definitely announce. Now, we are working on the platform, and the platform
[00:21:16] is ready for registration, God willing. We are testing it. So, the announcement
[00:21:19] will clarify the registration mechanism and the selection
[00:21:23] mechanism. All matters, God willing, will be clear to the parents.
[00:21:26] Definitely, God willing. Let's make it clearer for the parents. Let's talk about
[00:21:29] the specializations of this track. Why did the ministry choose specific
[00:21:33] fields to be taught within these specializations? Yes. Now, at the beginning,
[00:21:36] these tracks are based on the needs
[00:21:39] of the sector or the labor market in Syria.
[00:21:43] And of course, in the digital technology track, we have advanced
[00:21:47] software, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
[00:21:51] In industrial technology, we have robotics, industrial automation,
[00:21:54] energy, and smart manufacturing. It's beautiful. Initially, these
[00:21:58] specializations exist, but this doesn't mean that we only
[00:22:01] have these specializations. No, these specializations are subject to integration
[00:22:05] or the addition of new specializations according to the needs of the Syrian
[00:22:08] market. We also need to consider a very important point today:
[00:22:12] I cannot create specializations and not benefit
[00:22:15] from them. True, this must be compatible with the market,
[00:22:19] of course, because we have a very important point, if you please,
[00:22:23] in the High Supervisory Committee. It includes the esteemed
[00:22:26] ministers, the Minister of Education, the Minister of Higher Education,
[00:22:31] and we have experts in innovation
[00:22:34] and education. We will coordinate
[00:22:37] with the energy and industry sector. We have a representative from
[00:22:41] the energy and industry sector, a representative from the Ministry
[00:22:45] of Communications and Information Technology, and a representative from the private
[00:22:48] and technical sector. This is very important. All of us, as a fully integrated
[00:22:52] team, design new specializations based on the needs
[00:22:55] of the Syrian market. But now, as an initial
[00:22:58] stage, these specializations are based on the needs
[00:23:02] of the market, of course. Okay, regarding the teaching
[00:23:05] staff, what about these staff? How will they be
[00:23:09] qualified and prepared to receive students? As for the secondary
[00:23:13] stage, of course, the Ministry of Education has prepared
[00:23:15] the staff concerning teachers, trainers,
[00:23:20] directors, etc. Of course, there is coordination,
[00:23:24] as I mentioned to you, with the Ministry of Higher Education that
[00:23:27] university professors and experts
[00:23:30] and specialists will also be utilized,
[00:23:33] in addition to utilizing
[00:23:36] This is a very important matter for us. We try
[00:23:40] to take
[00:23:44] specialists and university professors. They will also
[00:23:47] be present in teaching in the second stage.
[00:23:50] Most importantly, regardless of
[00:23:52] the stage,
[00:23:54] we have, as I mentioned to you, coordination between the two ministries regarding
[00:23:58] the staff to ensure
[00:24:02] the correct link between the two stages. It is a continuous path,
[00:24:05] which is the beauty of it. It is a continuous path
[00:24:09] with full coordination. What is required
[00:24:12] of me, I coordinate with the Ministry of Higher Education. Specialists
[00:24:16] and staff in these specializations are available, God willing.
[00:24:20] Yes, it is a path that combines theoretical knowledge and practical
[00:24:24] application, and therefore we need schools equipped with facilities
[00:24:27] and laboratories. How does the ministry work to provide these laboratories
[00:24:30] and requirements? Exactly. Now, the Ministry of Education has provided
[00:24:34] the necessary laboratories in the initial stage.
[00:24:36] So, now we have three grades in the secondary stage:
[00:24:40] 10th grade, 11th grade, and Baccalaureate.
[00:24:43] All laboratories related to the first stage
[00:24:46] or 10th grade have been provided, and work is underway
[00:24:50] to complete specialized laboratories
[00:24:53] related to industrial automation. For example,
[00:24:56] the laboratories we have now include control laboratories,
[00:25:00] hydraulic laboratories, electrical fundamentals laboratories. All of these
[00:25:04] are basic things that the student will need later.
[00:25:07] We will complete these laboratories with specialized laboratories
[00:25:10] specifically related to digital technology or industrial technology.
[00:25:14] A critical point is that the secondary stage
[00:25:17] is a preparatory stage for
[00:25:20] continuing specialization at university. So, there is
[00:25:24] a link and continuation of information. Of course, there is a very
[00:25:29] the graduate or holder of a secondary certificate in advanced technology
[00:25:33] can enter the job market directly. So, we are not
[00:25:36] in need of transferring
[00:25:40] his academic studies at the university stage. He can apply
[00:25:44] to the advanced technology colleges that are currently
[00:25:47] being established in coordination with the Ministry of Education.
[00:25:51] So, the student has more than one option. He finishes the secondary
[00:25:54] stage and can enter the job market. So, we are striving for him
[00:25:58] to receive sufficient practical training because there is a very broad
[00:26:01] and very necessary practical aspect here. And this is what we
[00:26:05] just talked about, that we have coordination and partnerships with the Ministry
[00:26:09] of Energy and the private sector, of course, because
[00:26:12] I have training for the students. So, you have a role in providing job
[00:26:16] opportunities for students who, God willing, finish secondary school
[00:26:19] and can work. They will be trained and ready.
[00:26:23] And the training is not only available in schools,
[00:26:27] but also in reality, in companies,
[00:26:29] factories, and plants. All of these, if he wishes to
[00:26:33] enter a college, he studies advanced technology engineering. How many years, Doctor?
[00:26:36] No, sorry, advanced technology engineering. Now, let me clarify,
[00:26:40] there is a stage before that. The university stage
[00:26:44] is also three years, after which the student receives an applied
[00:26:47] license. Oh, okay. If the student
[00:26:51] wishes to continue his education,
[00:26:54] he takes an additional year of education, after which
[00:26:59] advanced technology engineering. Thus, it opens a path
[00:27:03] for him for one year of university study, meaning three
[00:27:06] years. Three years of secondary school,
[00:27:10] and the university stage is also three years.
[00:27:13] And the possibility of continuing education
[00:27:17] to reach postgraduate studies, meaning a diploma,
[00:27:20] he studies, exactly, exactly, because we have
[00:27:26] to be able to continue and get a master's or doctorate degree. So, he has
[00:27:29] to continue for an additional year to get a degree in advanced technology engineering.
[00:27:33] You talked about the role of the private
[00:27:36] training and providing job opportunities.
[00:27:39] How will this partnership be? Now, this partnership
[00:27:43] is, of course, in coordination
[00:27:46] with them, with the sectors, and a short while ago, two days ago,
[00:27:50] we had the SYNAPSE exhibition. So, thanks to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology,
[00:27:54] there is also coordination between us regarding
[00:27:57] training in digital technology, and work is currently
[00:28:01] underway, of course, to coordinate with the private sector, the Ministry
[00:28:04] of Energy, and the Ministry of Industry
[00:28:07] to provide us
[00:28:11] staff for the student to receive sufficient practical
[00:28:14] training so that we can ultimately achieve the goal of this project.
[00:28:18] I mean, ultimately, we have outcomes that we need to reach, sufficient
[00:28:21] practical training. So, coordination is happening at the highest level
[00:28:25] regarding this matter. Well, it's a wonderful path and a wonderful experience to prepare a highly
[00:28:29] qualified generation with a unique and pioneering experience, truly.
[00:28:40] It's developing at an alarming rate. And on the topic
[00:28:43] of curriculum development, of course,
[00:28:46] it will be re-evaluated every three years so that
[00:28:49] we can you have to be working on this, of course.
[00:28:53] In conclusion, what message would you like to send to parents and students
[00:28:56] who are genuinely interested? We extend our greetings
[00:29:00] to the dear students. We wish them
[00:29:02] success in the registration phase. And, God willing, we assure
[00:29:06] them and promise them that we will do our utmost to meet
[00:29:09] the needs of this path. Of course, at the beginning of the path,
[00:29:13] you know, the foundational stage. always
[00:29:16] has difficulties and challenges
[00:29:19] for sure, for sure. I mean, we're not going to sit here today
[00:29:22] and flatter or say illogical things. No,
[00:29:26] we need to speak the truth. I mean, we have a foundational stage that is known in any
[00:29:29] place, in any place in the world. Any foundational stage
[00:29:32] definitely has challenges and difficulties. So, God willing, we reassure him.
[00:29:36] We work as much as possible, God willing, to remove these
[00:29:40] challenges so that the path, God willing, is open for students
[00:29:43] without them facing any kind of problems during their studies,
[00:29:47] whether in high school or after transitioning
[00:29:49] to university. I mean, we don't sugarcoat, but we present
[00:29:53] the picture with its transparency and reality, its positives
[00:29:56] and negatives, of course, of course. This is required of us, otherwise
[00:29:59] it's a reality that must be
[00:30:05] Exactly. Thank you very much, Dr. Mohammad Ghays Mohammad Ghassan Barhani, Assistant Minister of Education for Vocational
[00:30:11] morning.
[00:30:11] Welcome.
[00:30:16] الله.