34,000 students receive HM King
Manama : Education plays an influential role in consolidating authentic Bahraini identity and the development of the nation, according to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
King Hamad reiterated firm keenness on promoting education as he patronised the 10th edition of the Bahrain First 2016 Festival yesterday.
“You have proved, through your achievements, ability to compete, obtain pioneering achievements and carry the national banner for a better future,”, HM King said while congratulating the students on the good scores they achieved in international tests and competitions.
King Hamad was met at the Bahrain National Stadium with cheering welcome, as 34,000 government and private school students rallied to hail HM King. Education Minister Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi and other senior officials were also present.
King Hamad expressed delight at attending the decade-old festival which, he said offers students a floor to show their love for Bahrain.
The Ministry of Education was directed by HM King to revamp the iconic Al-Hedaya Al-Khalifia School and turn it into a new national university in the City of Muharraq.
“The aim is to enrich the national march and preserve Bahrain’s pioneering standing in the educational sector, which dates back to the early 20th century,” King Hamad said.
The Education Minister, in his speech noted the great progress made in the field of education and lauded the exemplary results accomplished by the students in the 2015 international tests for mathematics and science.
HM King was also presented with a commemorative gift marking the 10th anniversary.
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