Bahrain supports UNESCO programmes to enrich education

Agencies | Paris       

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Education Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s firm support for UNESCO’s programmes and studies.

He reiterated the Kingdom’s pride in its distinguished partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) over many years, resulting in the launch of the UNESCO -King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICTs in Education, and the inauguration of the Regional Centre for Information and Communication Technology (RCICT), which is headquartered in the kingdom.

Dr. Juma added that Bahrain has benefitted from UNESCO’s expertise in developing its educational system and enhancing learning strategies. He commended the efforts exerted by Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General, to promote human cultural heritage and ensure that every child receives a quality education.

The minister was speaking as he participated in the distribution ceremony of the UNESCO -King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education in Paris on Thursday.

He was deputised by His Majesty King Hamad to attend the event. The award-distribution ceremony of the 2022 edition was co-organised by the Ministry of Education and the UNESCO at the latter’s premises in Paris, in the presence of Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director-General for Education at UNESCO, senior UNESCO officials, officials of the ministries of education from various countries, ambassadors, media personnel, ICT researchers and experts and Bahraini students studying at French universities.

Addressing the ceremony, Stefania Giannini praised the prestigious award and the reputation it has gained over the past 14 editions, commending Bahrain’s interest in and great support for the prize.

Dr. Juma delivered a speech in which he conveyed greetings from His Majesty King Hamad and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to those present, as well as their congratulations to UNESCO officials, the prize jury and the laureates. The minister also congratulated the prize winners who had been chosen among 95 nominees from 56 countries.