HRH the Premier patronises Ibn Khuldoon graduation

TDT | Manama

Ibn Khuldoon National School (IKNS) held its 29th commencement ceremony yesterday under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. A batch of 95 students graduated during the virtual event, which was held at Bahrain Bay, and in line with mandatory precautionary measures set by the National Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The ceremony was also aired on the Instagram account and YouTube TV channel of IKNS to provide an opportunity for the graduates’ families and friends to watch the event live. IKNS president Dr Kamal Abdel Nour addressed the virtual ceremony, paying tribute to HRH the Premier for patronising the graduation of the 29th batch of students.

IKNS Board of Trustees’ chairman Farouk Yousuf Almoayyed extended thanks to HRH the Premier for his constant interest, hailing the leadership’s directives to develop the educational system. He also congratulated the graduates on their academic achievements, wishing them success.

He commended the directives of the government, chaired by HRH the Prime Minister, to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its impact on citizens, residents and the business community. He praised the efforts of the National Taskforce, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister.

He extended congratulations to all the graduates, wishing them success in their academic career to acquire a wealth of knowledge in different specialties and contribute to their country’s development and progress.

Bahrain’s Ambassador to the US Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa also addressed the ceremony from Washington DC, on behalf of alumni. He hailed Bahrain’s landmark educational strides in the prosperous era of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and paid tribute to HRH the Premier for patronising the graduation ceremony.