Supreme Council of Health Chairman lays foundation stone for RCSI Medical University of Bahrain’s new academic building

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, laid the foundation stone for the new academic building of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) - Medical University of Bahrain, which was held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and in the presence of several dignitaries.

The event coincided with the celebrations of the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s ascension to the throne, marking 25 years of His Majesty’s reign and on behalf of HRH Prince Salman.

On this occasion, Professor Sameer Otoom, President of RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, affirmed the unwavering support of HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to continue strengthening and enriching the educational process and developing its outcomes.

Gratitude

Prof Otoom expressed his gratitude to His Royal Highness for his patronage of the ceremony and expressed his appreciation to Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla for attending the ceremony.

Giving an overview of the project, Professor Otoom highlighted, “For 20 years, RCSI Medical University of Bahrain has been committed to educating and developing healthcare leaders in Bahrain and the Middle East.

Today, we are taking a leap forward with the commissioning of an expansion project spanning over 7,912 sqm, which will increase the University’s net usable area by 140%, and feature six areas of development: Teaching, Clinical Simulation, Research, Student Experience, Conferring Ceremony & Events and Office Space.

Prof Otoom added, “This project aligns with our Green Campus initiative by enhancing operational efficiency and environmental stewardship and providing a springboard for further progress and opportunities to develop programmes which cater to the needs of the national and regional markets and are in line with our Mission to ‘Educate, Nurture and Innovate for the Benefit of Human Health’.”

Royal patronage

Mr Ghazi Abdulla Nass, Executive Director, Nass Corporation B.S.C., stated: “We thank His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for his patronage of the ceremony to lay the foundation stone for the New Academic Building of RCSI Medical University of Bahrain.

We also thank RCSI Medical University of Bahrain for this collaboration opportunity to build together a vision for the future for the Bahraini youth.”