Doha: Doha has won the UNESCO Learning Cities Award for 2024, in recognition of its outstanding achievements in promoting lifelong learning. The award was received by Director General of Doha Municipality, Mansour Ajran Al Buainain, during an honoring ceremony held on the sidelines of the opening of the 6th International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC 6) in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to Qatar News Agency, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), Maha Zayed Qaqaa Al Ruwaili, emphasized that Doha's winning of the UNESCO Learning Cities Award for 2024 highlights the State of Qatar's commitment to enhancing lifelong learning opportunities and achieving Qatar National Vision 2030. This vision focuses on comprehensive and sustainable education to build a knowledge-based society capable of adapting to emerging challenges. She indicated that the MOEHE seeks, through various initiatives and programs, to ensure that education is av ailable and comprehensive to all, enhancing opportunities for continuous learning and motivating individuals to develop their skills and capabilities. She stated that this achievement embodies national efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly the fourth goal to ensure quality education for all, and the eleventh goal related to building sustainable and safe cities capable of adapting to future challenges. This global recognition reflects Qatar's leadership in education and sustainability. Director General of Doha Municipality, Mansour Ajran Al Buainain, confirmed that Doha's winning of the UNESCO Learning Cities Award for 2024 is a result of its efforts to enhance lifelong learning opportunities through partnerships with the public and private sectors and civil society. He noted that Doha has increased its budget allocated to developing learning cities by 15 percent. The city has implemented programs dedicated to promoting sustainability, health, and healthy practices for all segmen ts of society, including students, workers, the elderly, and food establishments. These efforts have led to an increase in the rate of adult learning to 25 percent over the past two years, enhancing inclusiveness in lifelong learning. Ali Abdulrazzaq Al Marafi, Secretary-General of the Qatar National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science, stressed that Doha's winning of the UNESCO Learning Cities Award is a global achievement reflecting Qatar's commitment to promoting lifelong learning as a fundamental pillar of sustainable development. He highlighted the role of the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science as an active partner in supporting these initiatives in cooperation with international organizations, which enhances Qatar's position and leadership in achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. Director of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Isabell Kempf, noted that the UNESCO Learning Cities Award will promote lifelong learning by enabling residents to adap t, innovate, and collaborate in finding solutions to the greatest challenges facing the world. The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) consists of 356 cities from 79 countries, characterized by their ability to link educational, training, and cultural institutions while engaging diverse partners, including public sector representatives, civil society organizations, and employers. These cities mobilize resources across sectors to promote inclusive and quality learning at all levels, from basic to higher education. They also promote learning within families and communities, support education in the workplace, and expand the use of modern learning technology. Members meet every three years at the International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC) to assess progress, address challenges, and formulate shared solutions for the future.