HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attends the inauguration of Nassiyat Al Elm

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the inauguration of the Nassiyat Al Elm project, held under his patronage at the Bahrain Bayan School.

Established in 1982, Bahrain Bayan School is the Kingdom’s first national, non-profit, bilingual private school.

On this occasion, His Highness affirmed the ongoing support extended to the education sector by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the far-sighted directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, underscoring education as a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s sustainable development.

His Highness emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain places the advancement of the education sector at the forefront of its national priorities, recognising it as the bedrock for a brighter and more prosperous future.

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman further highlighted Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to empower its citizens and to cultivate an environment that nurtures success and innovation. His Highness commended the vital role of private educational institutions in supporting the Kingdom’s educational advancement.

In this context, His Highness commended the national workforce in the education sector for their dedication, whose steadfast efforts have enhanced the sector’s growth and helped shape generations of Bahrainis who have achieved remarkable national accomplishments across various fields.

During the inauguration, His Highness attended a detailed presentation on the project’s objectives and toured the accompanying exhibition, which featured a curated collection of documents and photographs chronicling the history of private education in Bahrain and the journey of Bahrain Bayan School.

His Highness expressed his admiration for the exhibition, noting its importance in preserving Bahrain’s rich educational heritage and passing it on to future generations.

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman also commended the efforts of Her Excellency Dr Shaikha May bint Sulaiman Al-Otaibi, Founder and Executive Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Bahrain Bayan School, for her instrumental role in elevating the school’s standing within the national education system. His Highness extended his appreciation to Dr Al-Otaibi and all school staff for their dedication to fostering a dynamic and enriching learning environment, wishing them continued success.

For her part, HE Dr Shaikha May bint Sulaiman Al-Otaibi expressed her pride in the Nassiyat Al Elm project, affirming its value as a rich educational resource that enables students to explore the school’s storied legacy and gain a deeper understanding of its academic journey.

HE Al-Otaibi conveyed her sincere appreciation to His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman for his gracious patronage of the event, and thanked the distinguished guests for their attendance.

HE Dr Al-Otaibi also expressed heartfelt gratitude to all contributors involved in gathering the archival documents and records, without whom the project would not have fulfilled its objectives.

In addition, HE Al-Otaibi extended thanks to the project’s sponsors the National Bank of Bahrain, Al Salam Bank, GFH Financial Group, and Khaleeji Commercial Bank for their crucial support in bringing the initiative to fruition.

The Nassiyat Al Elm project aims to document and preserve the history of private education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with a particular focus on the legacy of Bahrain Bayan School. It seeks to instill a sense of belonging among current and future generations by safeguarding the educational milestones that have defined the school’s path.

The project stands as a valuable academic and cultural reference, encapsulating the collective memory and legacy of private education in Bahrain. It will be made accessible to the wider public, serving as a significant resource for historical educational research and enriching the Kingdom’s national academic landscape.

A number of senior officials were also present at the inauguration.