UoB stresses importance of ‘Bahrainouna’ among students

TDT | Manama

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University of Bahrain (UoB) President Dr Jawaher bint Shaheen Al Mudhahki has welcomed the cooperation and coordination with the Executive Office of the Bahrainouna, the national plan to promote the spirit of belonging to the nation and reinforce the values of patriotism.

It also aims to continuously spread the values of patriotism and enhance belonging among university students.

Dr Al Mudhahki added that the values of patriotism are an essential component in many academic curricula and student activities of a national nature that tend to inspire authentic Bahraini values, pass them on from generation to generation and consolidate the spirit of belonging to the homeland, its leadership and people.

“The students of our national university have proven – over the years and in all areas – that they always get the first ranks,” he said.

The UoB’s Council was briefed in its recent meeting the latest development, initiatives and milestones of Bahrainouna, which was presented by the Director of the Executive Office of Bahrainouna, Hala Sulaiman, and in the presence of the Director-General of Bahrain Institute of Public Administration (BIPA), Dr Raed Mohammed bin Shams.

The presentation comes as part of a series of meetings that took place between the University of Bahrain and the Executive Office of Bahrainouna to enhance partnership and benefit from the research and academic capabilities of the university, as well as encourage the participation of youth in various national initiatives.

Dr Bin Shams said that BIPA is an active stakeholder in Bahrainouna’s initiatives through several initiatives and research projects, noting that the University of Bahrain is “a fertile field for these lofty and noble values among all its affiliates.

Bahrainouna was launched in March 2019 with more than 100 initiatives being executed by 27 government organizations, through 5 main tracks centred on belonging programs, public relations campaigns, and media initiatives.

In addition to curricula and courses development initiatives, and legislative and regulations initiatives.