Royal support spurs Bahrain education’s broad development

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Kingdom’s education process is witnessing a broad development, thanks to the care of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. 

This was emphasised by the Secretary-General of the Higher Education Council (HEC) and Deputy Chairperson of its Board of Trustees, Dr Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa.

She noted that education is one of the most important pillars to achieve sustainable development and the economic vision of Bahrain 2030.

Marking International Day of Education, Dr Shaikha Rana stressed that this year’s theme “Changing Course, Transforming Education” comes in line with HEC’s objectives.

HEC seeks to accomplish important priorities for both the present and the future, including reviewing and developing policies and legislation related to higher education and expanding its scope to include all post-school education tracks and their non-traditional patterns.

She highlighted the council’s most important achievements in 2021, including its ability to transform higher education through the development of qualitative academic programs following the requirements of the labour market.

It provided the option of remote and physical attendance for students of higher education institutions supported the research capabilities of members of educational staff institutions of higher education and affirmed the importance of scientific research.