Ghafees added that this scientific and technological showcase proves that our country is moving on the right track. He emphasized that shifting our ambition from being a technology-consuming country to the level of advanced technology producing countries can be achieved through hard work and tangible desire. He pointed that this grand conference will support these achievements through technical papers discussed at the conference, as well as discussions between specialists, researchers and academics, in addition to scientific researches that will be presented in various fields of developing technology in the country. Dr. Ali al-Ghafees pointed out that the conference, organized by the Organization for the fifth time, aims to review pioneering modern developments and international experience which assist in improving vocational and technical training; and to discuss the training development strategies in light of economic and social changes that occurred in the work market. It will also shed light on developments in the training and educational sectors, exchange expertise and enhance relations between vocational and technical training organization and the public and private work sectors. --More