Senior Asian ICU-doctor absconding after probe into fake degrees.

Bahrain has issued an interpol notice for the doctor,holding a fake degree certificate, who worked with the Ministry of Health.

HRH the Premier’s directive to probe into the issue of forging degree certificates welcomed by lawmakers

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has issued a directive to launch a comprehensive probe into the issue of fake degree certificates allegedly obtained by even some senior government officials to climb up their professional ladders.

Social media was rife with reports over many government officials including diplomats, parliament members and doctors buying degrees left and right to boost their credentials while deceiving both the public and the government. A senior doctor working with the Health Ministry was also accused of obtaining a fake degree. Sources say the doctor has left the Kingdom while a probe is on into the matter.

The Education Ministry vowed zero tolerance in dealing with any fake certificates, expressing keenness on verifying all academic degrees are real. Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi commended the directives of HRH the Premier to inquire into the alleged issuance of academic degrees by fictitious or unaccredited overseas’ universities.

Dr Al Nuaimi, also Higher Education Council (HEC) Chairman, hailed HRH the Premier’s directives which, he said, reflect keenness on promoting the educational system in Bahrain. He announced that the ministry and the council would draw up the necessary mechanisms to implement HRH the Premier’s directives.