Bahrain Hosts First Early Childhood Care and Education Forum
TDT | Manama
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The Ministry of Education’s Early Learning Licensing and Follow-up Department organized the first Early Childhood Care and Education Forum in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the theme “Building the Future – Towards a Partnership for Preparing the Child of Tomorrow.” The event brought together local and international experts in early childhood education, alongside representatives from 80 independent early education institutions across the country.
At the forum’s opening, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, Ms. Nawal Ibrahim Al Khater, emphasized that investing in the early years of a child’s life is a strategic national choice, aligning with global and national educational priorities.
The first session focused on global policies and practices in early childhood education. It was chaired by Sheikha Latifa bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Director of the Assessment and Performance Department at the Ministry of Education, and featured speakers including Dr. Samah Mohammed Al Ajawi, Assistant Undersecretary for Education and Learning Policy Development; Professor Youssef Abdulghafar Al Abbasi, Chair of the Education and Training Committee at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Ms. Farida Abu Dan, Education Program Specialist at UNESCO; and Dr. Intisar Al Banna, Director of Educational Operations for the Third District.
The second session highlighted practical applications and strategies supporting early childhood development. Chaired by Ms. Fathiya Ali Aish, Director of Early Learning Licensing and Follow-up, the session included speakers such as Dr. Ghida Abdulaziz Salman, Head of Educational Review at the Education and Training Quality Authority; Ms. Fatima Abdulaziz Al Shaer, Lecturer in Educational Technology at Bahrain Teachers College; Ms. Fatima Abdul Aal, Psychotherapy Specialist at the Ministry of Social Development; and Mr. Sabah Abdulrahman Al Zayani, Chairman of the Board of the Future Youth Association. The session also included participation from ministry officials, representatives of participating institutions, and other experts and stakeholders in early childhood education.
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