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00:00:09project. We ask God for success in this
00:00:34Good morning, dear viewers. Viewers of this morning
00:00:36the student at the end of the secondary and the Syrian news,
00:00:39with the dawn of day, our hopes are renewed, and the first hours of
00:00:42our day bring new wishes and news that we hope will
00:00:46be good. Good morning, Mirna.
00:00:52than 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
00:00:55makes your hearts happy
00:00:57he receives a license in and gives you positive energy.
00:01:00Let's now move on to
00:01:02the main topics of our episode this morning.
00:01:09at an alarming rate. Correct. were not affected by hail Technological education, the national track for advanced technology, develops students' skills and qualifies them for future
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00:01:18Space sciences, the mobile astronomical dome introduces
00:01:22children and youth to planets and stars in an interactive
00:01:27expansion, God willing. way. requirements that the student must meet
00:01:33sector also in both
00:01:41in addition to the assistants,
00:02:08with the necessary specialized
00:02:14Good morning again, and the start of our morning journey with the beginning of the olive harvest
00:02:17in a number of Idlib regions. Farmers' eyes
00:02:21turn to a season that is linked to a basic source of livelihood
00:02:25is actually negatively impacting for many families. Its results are affected
00:02:27the farmer by several factors, including tree care and climatic conditions, to
00:02:30production costs and crop prices, also, يعني, exactly.
00:02:34We will monitor the season's reality from the field.
00:02:37Our correspondent, Fares, joins us. Fares,
00:02:40good morning. How are the olive harvesting
00:02:44atmospheres in Idlib this season, and what are
00:02:46Syrian expertise from abroad. the most prominent areas where they have started
00:02:52the highest degree of harvesting?
00:02:54benefit from
00:02:56Yes, Fares, and good morning to all Syrians.
00:03:00Regarding the season, yes,
00:03:03the sound is clear, Fares,
00:03:06please.
00:03:11Yes, I was saying that the olive harvest season usually begins
00:03:15between the 10th and 15th of October.
00:03:18This is naturally related to the weather conditions,
00:03:22including humidity during the early morning
00:03:25and dawn hours, and also the high temperatures during
00:03:29the midday period, which effectively help accelerate
00:03:32the ripening of the fruits. In general,
00:03:36increased by 40% this year's season
00:03:38Keeping pace with technological development is considered one of the best seasons
00:03:40compared to previous years because the rains that fell
00:03:44during last winter actually helped the trees
00:03:48scientific research and innovation grow better, and this also positively
00:03:52reflected on the local production.
00:03:56As for the harvesting process, regarding the presses,
00:04:00the Directorate of Internal Trade and the Olive Office at the Directorate
00:04:04of Agriculture set the date for the presses to start
00:04:08Education Affairs. Thank you very much for this
00:04:11it 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.
00:04:14Regarding the olive season, first, the olive
00:04:18fruits are picked manually from
00:04:21the trees, and then the fruits are sorted
00:04:25according to their use. For example, green olives
00:04:28whose fruits are firm are usually
00:04:31to other governorates. On the contrary, sorted for table consumption.
00:04:34As for the fruits that have reached maturity
00:04:39important point I want to emphasize: and have become soft to the touch, they are naturally sorted for the presses
00:04:43to extract olive oil
00:04:47Homs, 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
00:04:50if the student wishes to continue from the farmers regarding the abundance of the crop compared to last year,
00:04:54Fares?
00:04:58the criteria? Exactly. Now, God willing, This pest actually
00:05:00In previous years, there was a great drought that hit the region, and this
00:05:04actually affected olive trees, especially since most
00:05:08of Idlib's residents rely primarily on olive oil through
00:05:11selling it or even exporting it
00:05:15to the Arab world and Europe. However, truly, the past
00:05:18seasons were very weak,
00:05:22even the markets were stagnant during the olive seasons
00:05:26due to the lack of rain and the drought
00:05:29that hit the region, and also due to the high costs
00:05:33of paid water. The farmer,
00:05:36during previous years in times of drought, was unable to draw
00:05:40water by tankers for watering
00:05:43the trees because its costs were really high. In addition
00:05:46to that, there were also
00:05:49the issue of fertilizers, manure, and
00:05:53pesticides, all of which had
00:05:56high prices. Consequently, if the farmer
00:06:00the land, the production would be weak
00:06:04because, naturally, the fruits had a very low oil content
00:06:08due to the lack of rain and the drought that hit
00:06:12the region. Okay, Fares, what are the most
00:06:15prominent difficulties currently faced by farmers,
00:06:18whether we are talking about harvesting or later about the costs
00:06:22of transportation and pressing? Are there challenges facing the farmer
00:06:25today?
00:06:31The challenges, as I mentioned, are not limited
00:06:34to the harvest season, but rather throughout the year.
00:06:38Today, after the farmer finishes the harvest
00:06:41season, many things are required of him, such as
00:06:44pruning the trees, plowing the
00:06:47land, fertilizing the trees, and all of these
00:06:51are costly. The most burdening thing for the farmer today
00:06:55is fuel. If we talk about the wages
00:06:58of laborers, they have doubled since last year
00:07:02until this year, in addition to the increase in fuel prices.
00:07:06Today, when you ask the farmer what is the most important thing he asks
00:07:10for to improve his income compared to production, he says fuel.
00:07:14There were many demands directed to the Ministry
00:07:17of Agriculture and the government in general to provide fuel. Today, fuel
00:07:21prices are high, and consequently, the
00:07:24issue of laborers coming to the land, all of this
00:07:28adds up to the farmer. Transporting the fruits
00:07:31to the presses, all of this requires agricultural tractors
00:07:34and fuel, and this
00:07:39in the governorate. Correct. Fares, despite the abundance
00:07:43of the season this year, as you mentioned, the increase in wages
00:07:46and the increase in fuel prices may affect the prices of olives
00:07:50and olive oil this season. How does the farmer usually
00:07:54evaluate the expected return compared to the costs
00:07:56of production?
00:08:01As for the prices of olives and olive oil, this depends
00:08:05on demand. At the time that passed during the seasons
00:08:09of drought, prices were
00:08:12very high, but high compared to the fact that
00:08:16you don't have a crop this year. But today, with the abundance
00:08:19of production, whether in olive fruits
00:08:22or even in oil, prices have decreased.
00:08:25For example, last year, a 16-liter can of oil
00:08:29was sold for $110, while now,
00:08:32with the abundance of olives, the price of a single 16-liter
00:08:36can is $60 US dollars. However, as
00:08:39I mentioned, today, the wages of laborers have actually doubled
00:08:42compared to last year, and fuel prices have also
00:08:48compared to previous months. And this has truly exacerbated
00:08:51the suffering of the farmer. If we talk
00:08:55a little about the care of olive
00:08:57trees, truly, today, care is not limited
00:09:01only to the time of fruit harvesting,
00:09:05but rather, tree care begins throughout
00:09:08the year, as I mentioned earlier. I would like
00:09:12to elaborate on this. For a farmer to get
00:09:16a good crop, first, he takes care of the land
00:09:21the land and also getting rid of weeds,
00:09:25and he ensures that the tree gets a sufficient
00:09:28amount of water to have good production
00:09:32and so that the tree is not affected
00:09:35by drought. Pruning trees also plays a very
00:09:39important role because it actually helps ventilate the tree
00:09:42and also helps sunlight penetrate between
00:09:46the branches, and it actually reduces the spread of pests
00:09:50and diseases and helps the tree produce
00:09:54better. There is also a very important
00:09:57point. In the past two months, there was a pest called
00:10:00psyllid. This pest actually affected
00:10:04the olive season, especially in the Harem region all the way
00:10:08to Darkush.
00:10:10affects the fruits,
00:10:14reducing the quantity of production, and there was a great
00:10:17suffering regarding the psyllid pest that affected
00:10:21the olive season. Yes. How was this pest dealt
00:10:23with, and was there support
00:10:25for the farmer? This is the unfortunate
00:10:32point. The farmer did not receive any support, despite the appeals that were directed
00:10:35to the Ministry
00:10:38of Agriculture. Of course, dealing with this pest is by spraying
00:10:41the trees with insecticides. We actually
00:10:45worked on a report regarding this matter, and
00:10:48the farmer's response was that the effectiveness of insecticides
00:10:52was very weak and did not actually affect this pest or
00:10:56this insect. Consequently, it hit the season
00:10:59in most agricultural lands, even Fares, the recent rains,
00:11:03the recent rains had hail and affected some areas,
00:11:06olive areas.
00:11:15the fruits, but rather they help
00:11:18the lands, or they help the trees
00:11:22ripen their fruits. Hailstones might
00:11:26affect other agricultural crops, like figs and delicate
00:11:29crops, but olive fruits
00:11:32at all. Rather, as I told you, the biggest impact
00:11:36was due to the spread of the psyllid insect among the trees
00:11:40and its negative impact on olive fruits.
00:11:43Yes, yes, so let's summarize some
00:11:46ideas. The farmer today needs support, whether in facing
00:11:50the pests that appear at times,
00:11:53and also regarding supporting production and improving
00:11:56marketing in general. Okay, let's talk a little
00:12:00about the social situation, Fares.
00:12:03The people of Idlib are known
00:12:06during the harvest season for having a social
00:12:10and family atmosphere during the harvest season. Tell us a little about
00:12:13these scenes that are present today during the olive harvest season.
00:12:26I'm sorry, I can't hear anything at all. Yes.
00:12:29Fares, can you hear us? I was talking about the social
00:12:33atmosphere that is present during
00:12:36the olive harvest season. We always see
00:12:40a family and social and cooperative atmosphere,
00:12:43customs specifically for the olive
00:12:47season. Also, there is a famous dish in Idlib
00:12:51called Al-Zinana. Talk a little about these points.
00:13:01Okay, it seems Fares can't hear us. I want
00:13:04to thank our correspondent from Idlib, Fares Wati, very much.
00:13:56And the beginning of our segments, Yara, with a new educational path that opens
00:14:00new horizons for our students.
00:14:03starts with education by preparing a generation that possesses the knowledge
00:14:06and skills necessary to deal with modern technologies,
00:14:10opening new horizons for
00:14:13as well. In this context, a presidential
00:14:17decree was issued to establish the National Advanced Technology
00:14:21Pathway under the supervision of the Ministries of Education and Higher Education
00:14:25and Scientific Research, a step that raises questions about
00:14:28the mechanisms of its application and the stages it will
00:14:32go through, as well as the skills
00:14:36Yes, it's very good. To talk about the goals of this path, its application prospects, and its role
00:14:39in supporting digital transformation and keeping pace with global scientific
00:14:43developments, we would like to welcome our guest, Dr. Mohammed Ghassan Burhani, Assistant
00:14:46Minister of Education for Vocational Education Affairs. Good morning to you all and good morning
00:14:50to the viewers. You are most welcome. A new educational path carries
00:14:54the name, the National Advanced Technology Pathway. What
00:14:57is the goal of this path? What distinguishes it from the current
00:15:01educational paths in Syria? Exactly, exactly. The importance of the path
00:15:05lies in the fact that it is an educational path that will link
00:15:08scientific knowledge
00:15:11digital and industrial technology,
00:15:13and it is a qualitative path added to the existing
00:15:17educational paths in the secondary stage. So now we have,
00:15:20in addition to general, vocational, and Sharia education,
00:15:24technological education, which is a very qualitative addition.
00:15:28Of course.
00:15:31What distinguishes this path is that we now have
00:15:34a continuous path for the student that will link
00:15:38the secondary stage and the university stage.
00:15:42So, it is a very, very distinguished
00:15:47path. Its goal, of course,
00:15:50is to invest in youth energies. Today, Syria has
00:15:54truly wonderful youth energies. Correct. In addition to building
00:15:58educational cadres in technological fields,
00:16:01whether digital or industrial, and its certificate is equivalent
00:16:05to the secondary certificate. Of course, the student at the end of the second
00:16:08stage, let me clarify something very important for the viewers:
00:16:14stage will receive a secondary certificate in advanced technology.
00:16:17This secondary certificate is equivalent
00:16:20to the general secondary certificate in terms of advantages
00:16:24and rights, but it will open a different path for him
00:16:29general path because our entire focus and goal
00:16:33in this path is technology.
00:16:36Today, we have a gap between us and neighboring countries
00:16:39regarding technology. So, the primary goal is to bridge this gap and keep pace with
00:16:42development. Everyone knows that technology is developing
00:16:47So, we must try to address this
00:16:51issue and catch up with the countries that are working on this. For example,
00:16:54among neighboring countries, we have Jordan and Lebanon. We are just
00:16:58trying now to reach this stage, bridge the gap,
00:17:01and then launch into a broader
00:17:04This path, as you know, links the secondary stage with the university
00:17:08stage, so it is a comprehensive and exceptional additional
00:17:11path to the existing educational
00:17:15paths in Syria. So, how will the ministry translate
00:17:18the decree into executive steps, and when is it
00:17:22expected to start admitting students? Okay, we have
00:17:25coordination, of course, with the Ministry of Higher Education
00:17:29regarding the implementation phase. Of course, the Ministry of Education
00:17:32is responsible for preparing the schools
00:17:35or choosing them, preparing
00:17:39specialized schools for this track, specialized schools for this track. And now
00:17:42we will talk a little about the specializations, so that the picture is clear
00:17:46for the parents. Today, the parents are always
00:17:49waiting to know what these tracks are, what are the specializations,
00:17:52how will my student continue in the university stage? Okay, what will
00:17:56his fate be after he gets
00:17:58his secondary education?
00:18:01Exactly, exactly, exactly. So, as
00:18:05we mentioned, he gets his secondary certificate, then
00:18:08he moves on to the university stage. In the university stage, we will
00:18:11have advanced technological colleges,
00:18:15as I mentioned to you, we have coordination between the two ministries,
00:18:18full coordination, because at the end of the secondary stage, I have
00:18:22educational outcomes, so he must achieve them so that the student
00:18:26can transition to the university stage. Of course,
00:18:29in the university stage, we have advanced technological applied
00:18:32colleges, in addition to technological
00:18:34colleges and institutes
00:18:38in higher education, plus applied colleges. So, how are students admitted to this track? Do they take
00:18:42a specific exam? Exactly. Now, regarding the question of
00:18:45when we will be able to admit students,
00:18:48classes are expected to start on November 1st, God willing.
00:18:52And of course, we will have conditions
00:18:56for admitting students. Yes,
00:18:59of course, the average must be 35% or higher in the
00:19:02basic education certificate, in addition to the student undergoing
00:19:06a standardized test. So, as a result
00:19:09of combining the average
00:19:12in basic education with the basic education
00:19:16certificate plus the standardized national test, the successful candidates
00:19:19will be ranked and selected according to the admission
00:19:22capacity. So, today, in this track, as an initial
00:19:26stage, we will have schools in Damascus, Homs, and Aleppo,
00:19:30and the admission capacity will be 100 male and female students in each
00:19:33governorate, divided into 50 male and 50 female students.
00:19:37Why these specific governorates, Doctor? Well, because it's an initial
00:19:40stage, and of course, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education
00:19:44have considered the issue of fair geographical distribution.
00:19:48Yes. But at the beginning of the initial stage, we want to have
00:19:51an initial phase in these governorates, in addition
00:19:55to the fact that these governorates can provide
00:19:58us with practical training. You know that today,
00:20:01most factories and plants are in Damascus and Aleppo. This
00:20:04does not prevent us from gradually expanding
00:20:09this is our vision: to expand so
00:20:13that we have an advanced technological school in every
00:20:16governorate. But as a starting initial stage, of course,
00:20:20as initial steps, in Damascus,
00:20:24for students. So, once the student passes
00:20:27the exam, we rank them. Of course, you know, according to... Okay, what does this exam
00:20:30rely on? Today's exam that the student will take, what are
00:20:36in the coming days, Sir, the announcement regarding the registration
00:20:40mechanism and the selection mechanism will be issued, and we will provide
00:20:44students with a guiding sample
00:20:47of this exam. This exam, of course, will measure the student's skills
00:20:51because today I am required to select talented
00:20:55and distinguished students. So, it will be based, of course, on the student's
00:20:58ability for logical and mathematical analysis, in addition
00:21:01to his ability to solve a problem. We will present him with a problem and see
00:21:05how he answers it. In addition, visual readiness, all of
00:21:09this will be clear in the guiding sample that the Ministry of Education
00:21:13will definitely announce. Now, we are working on the platform, and the platform
00:21:16is ready for registration, God willing. We are testing it. So, the announcement
00:21:19will clarify the registration mechanism and the selection
00:21:23mechanism. All matters, God willing, will be clear to the parents.
00:21:26Definitely, God willing. Let's make it clearer for the parents. Let's talk about
00:21:29the specializations of this track. Why did the ministry choose specific
00:21:33fields to be taught within these specializations? Yes. Now, at the beginning,
00:21:36these tracks are based on the needs
00:21:39of the sector or the labor market in Syria.
00:21:43And of course, in the digital technology track, we have advanced
00:21:47software, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
00:21:51In industrial technology, we have robotics, industrial automation,
00:21:54energy, and smart manufacturing. It's beautiful. Initially, these
00:21:58specializations exist, but this doesn't mean that we only
00:22:01have these specializations. No, these specializations are subject to integration
00:22:05or the addition of new specializations according to the needs of the Syrian
00:22:08market. We also need to consider a very important point today:
00:22:12I cannot create specializations and not benefit
00:22:15from them. True, this must be compatible with the market,
00:22:19of course, because we have a very important point, if you please,
00:22:23in the High Supervisory Committee. It includes the esteemed
00:22:26ministers, the Minister of Education, the Minister of Higher Education,
00:22:31and we have experts in innovation
00:22:34and education. We will coordinate
00:22:37with the energy and industry sector. We have a representative from
00:22:41the energy and industry sector, a representative from the Ministry
00:22:45of Communications and Information Technology, and a representative from the private
00:22:48and technical sector. This is very important. All of us, as a fully integrated
00:22:52team, design new specializations based on the needs
00:22:55of the Syrian market. But now, as an initial
00:22:58stage, these specializations are based on the needs
00:23:02of the market, of course. Okay, regarding the teaching
00:23:05staff, what about these staff? How will they be
00:23:09qualified and prepared to receive students? As for the secondary
00:23:13stage, of course, the Ministry of Education has prepared
00:23:15the staff concerning teachers, trainers,
00:23:20directors, etc. Of course, there is coordination,
00:23:24as I mentioned to you, with the Ministry of Higher Education that
00:23:27university professors and experts
00:23:30and specialists will also be utilized,
00:23:33in addition to utilizing
00:23:36This is a very important matter for us. We try
00:23:40to take
00:23:44specialists and university professors. They will also
00:23:47be present in teaching in the second stage.
00:23:50Most importantly, regardless of
00:23:52the stage,
00:23:54we have, as I mentioned to you, coordination between the two ministries regarding
00:23:58the staff to ensure
00:24:02the correct link between the two stages. It is a continuous path,
00:24:05which is the beauty of it. It is a continuous path
00:24:09with full coordination. What is required
00:24:12of me, I coordinate with the Ministry of Higher Education. Specialists
00:24:16and staff in these specializations are available, God willing.
00:24:20Yes, it is a path that combines theoretical knowledge and practical
00:24:24application, and therefore we need schools equipped with facilities
00:24:27and laboratories. How does the ministry work to provide these laboratories
00:24:30and requirements? Exactly. Now, the Ministry of Education has provided
00:24:34the necessary laboratories in the initial stage.
00:24:36So, now we have three grades in the secondary stage:
00:24:4010th grade, 11th grade, and Baccalaureate.
00:24:43All laboratories related to the first stage
00:24:46or 10th grade have been provided, and work is underway
00:24:50to complete specialized laboratories
00:24:53related to industrial automation. For example,
00:24:56the laboratories we have now include control laboratories,
00:25:00hydraulic laboratories, electrical fundamentals laboratories. All of these
00:25:04are basic things that the student will need later.
00:25:07We will complete these laboratories with specialized laboratories
00:25:10specifically related to digital technology or industrial technology.
00:25:14A critical point is that the secondary stage
00:25:17is a preparatory stage for
00:25:20continuing specialization at university. So, there is
00:25:24a link and continuation of information. Of course, there is a very
00:25:29the graduate or holder of a secondary certificate in advanced technology
00:25:33can enter the job market directly. So, we are not
00:25:36in need of transferring
00:25:40his academic studies at the university stage. He can apply
00:25:44to the advanced technology colleges that are currently
00:25:47being established in coordination with the Ministry of Education.
00:25:51So, the student has more than one option. He finishes the secondary
00:25:54stage and can enter the job market. So, we are striving for him
00:25:58to receive sufficient practical training because there is a very broad
00:26:01and very necessary practical aspect here. And this is what we
00:26:05just talked about, that we have coordination and partnerships with the Ministry
00:26:09of Energy and the private sector, of course, because
00:26:12I have training for the students. So, you have a role in providing job
00:26:16opportunities for students who, God willing, finish secondary school
00:26:19and can work. They will be trained and ready.
00:26:23And the training is not only available in schools,
00:26:27but also in reality, in companies,
00:26:29factories, and plants. All of these, if he wishes to
00:26:33enter a college, he studies advanced technology engineering. How many years, Doctor?
00:26:36No, sorry, advanced technology engineering. Now, let me clarify,
00:26:40there is a stage before that. The university stage
00:26:44is also three years, after which the student receives an applied
00:26:47license. Oh, okay. If the student
00:26:51wishes to continue his education,
00:26:54he takes an additional year of education, after which
00:26:59advanced technology engineering. Thus, it opens a path
00:27:03for him for one year of university study, meaning three
00:27:06years. Three years of secondary school,
00:27:10and the university stage is also three years.
00:27:13And the possibility of continuing education
00:27:17to reach postgraduate studies, meaning a diploma,
00:27:20he studies, exactly, exactly, because we have
00:27:26to be able to continue and get a master's or doctorate degree. So, he has
00:27:29to continue for an additional year to get a degree in advanced technology engineering.
00:27:33You talked about the role of the private
00:27:36training and providing job opportunities.
00:27:39How will this partnership be? Now, this partnership
00:27:43is, of course, in coordination
00:27:46with them, with the sectors, and a short while ago, two days ago,
00:27:50we had the SYNAPSE exhibition. So, thanks to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology,
00:27:54there is also coordination between us regarding
00:27:57training in digital technology, and work is currently
00:28:01underway, of course, to coordinate with the private sector, the Ministry
00:28:04of Energy, and the Ministry of Industry
00:28:07to provide us
00:28:11staff for the student to receive sufficient practical
00:28:14training so that we can ultimately achieve the goal of this project.
00:28:18I mean, ultimately, we have outcomes that we need to reach, sufficient
00:28:21practical training. So, coordination is happening at the highest level
00:28:25regarding this matter. Well, it's a wonderful path and a wonderful experience to prepare a highly
00:28:29qualified generation with a unique and pioneering experience, truly.
00:28:40It's developing at an alarming rate. And on the topic
00:28:43of curriculum development, of course,
00:28:46it will be re-evaluated every three years so that
00:28:49we can you have to be working on this, of course.
00:28:53In conclusion, what message would you like to send to parents and students
00:28:56who are genuinely interested? We extend our greetings
00:29:00to the dear students. We wish them
00:29:02success in the registration phase. And, God willing, we assure
00:29:06them and promise them that we will do our utmost to meet
00:29:09the needs of this path. Of course, at the beginning of the path,
00:29:13you know, the foundational stage. always
00:29:16has difficulties and challenges
00:29:19for sure, for sure. I mean, we're not going to sit here today
00:29:22and flatter or say illogical things. No,
00:29:26we need to speak the truth. I mean, we have a foundational stage that is known in any
00:29:29place, in any place in the world. Any foundational stage
00:29:32definitely has challenges and difficulties. So, God willing, we reassure him.
00:29:36We work as much as possible, God willing, to remove these
00:29:40challenges so that the path, God willing, is open for students
00:29:43without them facing any kind of problems during their studies,
00:29:47whether in high school or after transitioning
00:29:49to university. I mean, we don't sugarcoat, but we present
00:29:53the picture with its transparency and reality, its positives
00:29:56and negatives, of course, of course. This is required of us, otherwise
00:29:59it's a reality that must be
00:30:05Exactly. Thank you very much, Dr. Mohammad Ghays Mohammad Ghassan Barhani, Assistant Minister of Education for Vocational
00:30:11morning.
00:30:11Welcome.
00:30:16الله.
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