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RHF visits Bahrain's school for Syrian refugees in Jordan

TDT | Manama

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A Royal Humanitarian Foundation delegation visited Bahrain Primary Mixed School in Abu Nacir in the Jordanian capital of Amman. The visit was for learning about the services provided by the humanitarian and relief projects of the Kingdom for Syrian refugees in Jordan.

The project is as directed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs.

Dr Mustafa Al Sayed, the RHF Secretary-General, said that more than 900 students are studying in the school in Abu Nacir established on an area of 10,000 square meters. The solar-powered school have 2,135 square meters of building area for 12 classrooms, a science lab, and a modern library.

Dr Al Sayed said he held a meeting with the officials of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to measure the results achieved after establishing this school. Director of Education for the University, Dr Yousra Al-Arwan, said the project contributed significantly to relieving the pressure off the education system in Jordan.

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The principal of Bahrain Elementary Mixed School Maram, Al-Omari, gave a detailed review of the school's department and facilities to Royal Humanitarian Foundation delegation. School in Irbid The RHF delegation, which includes a number of volunteers, also visited Bahrain Basic School for Girls in the Governorate of Irbid accommodating kindergarten, primary, intermediate and secondary students.

Built on 8000 sq m, the educational facility has a constructed surface of 11,729 sq m, accommodating 1,600 students. The solar-powered school comprises 18 classrooms, 3 science labs and a computer laboratory.