RIYADH: Amid mounting challenges and overlapping crises across the Arab world, the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization has emerged as a key pillar of joint Arab action. Since its establishment on July 25, 1970, ALECSO has worked to preserve Arab identity and support comprehensive development across the region. Saudi Arabia has served three consecutive terms at the helm of the council since 2021. Over those five years, ALECSO has stepped up efforts to strengthen educatio
