Education at the Core of Sustainable Development
H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Sudairy
Deputy Minister of Education for Universities, Research and Innovation, KSA
Key Note Address | The ABLF Talks | Expo 2020 Dubai | Jan 17, 2022
Speaker Introduction
H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Sudairy is the Deputy Minister of Education for Universities, Research and Innovation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As one of the Kingdom’s foremost education reformers, he plays a pivotal role in shaping higher education policy, academic innovation, and international cooperation under the umbrella of Saudi Vision 2030. At the ABLF Talks Live during Expo 2020 Dubai, H.E. Dr. Al-Sudairy delivered a keynote address on the urgency of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting education as the linchpin for sustainable progress. He outlined Saudi Arabia’s accelerated reforms in inclusive learning, digital infrastructure, gender equity, and global partnerships, positioning the Kingdom as a regional model for educational transformation.
Date: January 17, 2022
Prepared by: The ABLF Research Council
Event: Key Note Address | The ABLF Talks | Hosted at the Dubai Cares Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai | Livestreamed on the ABLF City to 27,000 viewers globally
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Executive Summary
In a powerful keynote address at the ABLF Talks, H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Sudairy affirmed education’s foundational role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Emphasizing inclusion, resilience, and innovation, he shared how the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has aligned its educational transformation with SDG4 (Quality Education), Vision 2030, and broader global targets. From early childhood expansion and digital learning to lifelong education and gender parity in higher education, the Ministry of Education’s initiatives reflect a dynamic commitment to sustainability, equity, and international collaboration. His address underscored that investing in education is not only a development imperative, it is the engine of long-term societal resilience and prosperity.
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