Category: Technology

The Applied Science University (ASU) today hosted a graduation ceremony for the 15th and 16th batches which included more than 700 students.

Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa attended the ceremony which was held at the Gulf Hotel Al Dana Ballroom under the patronage of the Minister of Education, Higher Education Council Board of Trustees’ Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma.

Addressing the ceremony, the minister paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for their support to the education sector.

The Minister of Education congratulated graduates and their parents, hailed the university’s academic academic achievements, which further consolidated its standing.

He announced the HEC’s approval of the university’s request to grant the dual degree (Dual Award) for its programs hosted by London South Bank University, which enhances its attractiveness to students from outside the Kingdom of Bahrain.

ASU Chairman Sameer Abdulla Nasser said that the board of directors will continue its role in encouraging and providing all support to the university administration to enable it to continue achieving its mission and the goals for which it was established to be a beacon of knowledge, education and scientific research.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

HE Special Envoy of the Arab League Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani stressed the need to promote social integration of refugees and their integration into host societies, while ensuring their access to equal rights, opportunities and services; noting that the displaced, internal or external, often face social exclusion and discrimination, which increase their suffering.

In her World Refugee Day speech, Her Excellency called for concerted efforts to enhance understanding, tolerance and empathy among the host population, through awareness campaigns and community initiatives.

Her Excellency warned of the great dangers of civil conflicts and their repercussions on destroying societies and disrupting the lives of individuals, forcing many to flee their homes in search of safety. Internally displaced persons are considered among the most vulnerable groups affected by those conflicts as they often face great challenges in meeting their basic needs, maintaining their health and dignity, and rebuilding their lives in the face of such difficulties. Therefore, societies must empathize with them to alleviate their suffering.

Her Excellency cautioned that the treatment of internally displaced persons requires understanding of their basic human rights and protecting them from discrimination, violence, exploitation, and torture; calling on governments to enact legislation that protects their rights and guarantees their safety. In addition to the need for legal frameworks to recognize the special needs of internally displaced persons and deal with them in a way that allows them to access basic services, exercise their right to education and participation in the decision-making processes that affect their lives. She stressed the need to respect the human rights of internally displaced persons in order to promote dignity, justice, and equality in societies.

She noted that the displacement crisis requires international cooperation and shared responsibility from governments and civil society organizations to comprehensively address the needs of displaced individuals. This cooperation includes providing financial support, sharing resources and expertise, and establishing fair and effective housing processes. It is possible through collective action to create sustainable solutions that address the root causes of displacement, mitigate the impact of armed conflicts and natural disasters, and protect the rights and dignity of displaced people around the world.

HE Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani presented some examples and stories of refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, and Sudan in her speech, through which she proved that empathy and understanding can change the course of people's lives so that refugees are not defined by their situation but by their resilience and potential. By extending a helping hand and empathy, the world can create a multiplying effect of positive change that transcends borders, cultures, and circumstances.

The examples and stories of refugees showed the ability of these people to achieve success in their studies and work after being provided with psychological and educational support, health care and opportunities that enable them to live in dignity and help them access the skills and tools they need to achieve success in their professional lives and provide a source of income to support their families, which enhanced their integration into their host societies.

HE the Special Envoy of the Arab League Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs commended the appreciated efforts made by the governments of refugee-hosting countries, regional and local UN, international and Arab organizations, civil society institutions, and individuals who do not skimp on providing aid, support and empathy to the refugees, and contribute to alleviating their suffering and giving them and the displaced a sense of safety.

Source: Qatar News Agency

HM the King’s Personal Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Board of Trustees Chairman of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has affirmed that charitable work in the kingdom emanates from the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the RHF Honorary President.

HH Shaikh Nasser highlighted HM the King’s interest in charitable and humanitarian work in Bahrain and abroad, citing the royal constant directives to quickly provide assistance to those in need in various countries.

His Highness commended the constant keenness of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to support humanitarian and charitable work.

HH Shaikh Nasser made the statements following the success of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation in winning the Hamdan-ICESCO Prize for Voluntary Development of Education Facilities in the Islamic world.

HH Shaikh Nasser affirmed that the exploit reflects HM King Hamad’s interest in including the educational aspect in charitable and humanitarian work inside and outside the kingdom.

It also reflects the extent of the relief and humanitarian efforts provided by the Kingdom to various peoples who suffer from the pain of conflicts, wars and natural disasters, HH said.

HH Shaikh Nasser asserted that while assisting the afflicted people, the kingdom has been keen to establish educational projects to raise the quality of education, as well as increase the level of enlightenment and education in the societies of the Islamic world, to contribute to ensuring a better future for the children of those countries.

HH Shaikh Nasser paid tribute to the RHF’s executive management and staff for the roles they play in the delivery of humanitarian aid in Bahrain and abroad, lauding the kind contributions of Bahraini people to the RHF’s humanitarian activities.

The prize was awarded to the RHF during a prize distribution ceremony held in Rabat, Morocco.

HH Shaikh Rashed bin Hamdan Al Maktoum, Supreme President of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance, and Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), presented the Hamdan-ICESCO Prize for Voluntary Development of Education Facilities in the Islamic world to the RHF Secretary-General, Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed.

Dr. Al-Sayed extended sincere thanks and appreciation to HM the King for his fatherly care for the RHF, praising the unlimited support of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and commending HH Shaikh Nasser’s efforts.

He highlighted the numerous humanitarian and developmental achievements of the RHF in Bahrain, Somalia, Gaza, Jerusalem, Gaza, Jordan and Egypt, which entitled it to win the third edition of the prestigious award.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

University of Bahrain (UoB) President Dr. Fuad Mohammed Al Ansari received Turkish Ambassador Esen Çakil and discussed prospects of academic and research cooperation.

Dr. Al Ansari outlined the university’s future development plans, including the establishment of the Yunus Emre Institute to accommodate large numbers of students and increase the number of teachers, in addition to supporting activities and events.

The two sides discussed cooperation to benefit from the grants provided by Turkish universities, and increasing the participation of students in exchange trips to and from Turkey and Bahrain.

Dr. Ansari noted the scientific and cultural activities that had previously taken place between the university and various Turkish institutions, to exchange knowledge experiences, and produce joint scientific research between universities.

“The University of Bahrain was keen to establish cultural centers for languages, including Yunus Emre Center for teaching the Turkish language at the university,", he said, referring to the center's interest in teaching students the Turkish language, heritage and arts.

The ambassador stressed commitment to further bolster jointing ties binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Türkiye in various educational and academic fields.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Within the framework of its participation in the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), the Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) will organize on Thursday a workshop under the title "Qatar National Vision and introducing development strategies" at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).

In a statement on Wednesday, PSA said that the workshop would shed light on the general directions of Qatar National Vision 2030, its objectives, its pillars, and the challenges facing it. The workshop also showcases the accomplishments of the first and second National Development Strategies according to the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030. The same workshop is scheduled to be repeated on Saturday.

The workshop will be presented by Abdullah Al Khunji, researcher on the implementation of the strategy, and will discuss the Qatar National Vision 2030 as well as the first and second National Development Strategies.

PSA participates in the 32nd DIBF with a pavilion that includes publications on Qatar National Vision 2030, the first and second National Development Strategies, in addition to an interactive questionnaire for visitors on their expectations for the third National Development Strategies.

Source: Qatar News Agency

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa bid farewell to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen ibni Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and the accompanying delegation.

They were also seen off by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Personal Representative, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Advisor, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, the Minister of the Royal Court, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, the Education Minister, the Information Minister, the BDF Chief of Staff, and the Southern Governor.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

HE Minister of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi affirmed that education is one of the core pillars laid out in Qatar National Vision 2030 to build a diversified knowledge-based economy and provide a promising future to citizens through building a global educational system that offers exceptional opportunities and high quality training.

Addressing the International Forum of Education Ministers which was held in Kazan,Tatarstan under the theme of "Shaping the Future", Her Excellency stressed the importance of cooperation and partnership to achieve a qualitative education for all, pointing out that teacher is the bedrock in the development of educational process.

HE Minister of Education talked about the program that was carried out by MoEHE to train and qualify teachers, especially in leveraging technology for education to support digital transformation, in pursuit of achieving quality in education.

She highlighted the exerted efforts, achievements and future aspirations in e-education, technical education, and vocational training.

On the margins of the forum, HE President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met with HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi and discussed bilateral relations between the two countries in education sector and ways to support and develop them.

HE Minister of Education and Higher Education also met with HE Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov and HE Minister of Science and Higher Education in the Russian Federation Valery Falkov discussed with them cooperation aspects in education, higher education and scientific research.

HE Minister of Education and Higher Education headed the State of Qatar's delegation at the forum that was held during Jun. 7-9, which was intended to discuss the most critical issues for the development of the education sector, provide an opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices in the field of technical and vocational education and training, formulate the directions of the global vision in building the future, and develop digital skills in the educational field in the context of digital transformation.

Source: Qatar News Agency

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the two winning projects of the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education 2022.

“Smart Education in China” project, presented by the National Centre for Educational Technology (NCET), in China, and the “National Resources Centre” project, which is run by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, in Ireland, won the fourteenth edition of the prize.

The two projects were selected from 95 nominations from 56 countries all over the world for their contribution to promoting digital education.

The prize distribution ceremony will be held in September at UNESCO headquarters, in Paris, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Minister of Education Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma’a extended congratulations to HM the King and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the success of the 14th edition of the prize.

Source: Bahrain News Agency