HM briefed on digital library project

Posted Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:10

Manama, March 9 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Safriya Palace today Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi who gave an account on the royal digital library project, the first of its kind to be established in Bahrain in line with His Majesty's directives to place the kingdom at the forefront of nations in deploying Information technology in all fields.

Fahd bin Mahmood Receives Arab Education Ministers

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 20:05

Muscat, Mar. 8. (BNA) Omani Deputy Premier for Cabinet Affairs Fahd bin Mahmood Al Said today received Arab Education Ministers and Regional and International Organisations' officials who took part in the seventh Arab Education Ministers' Conference organised by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and scientific Organization (ALECSO) held by the Omani Capital, Muscat.

Dr. Alawi Hashim Inaugurates Exhibition

Posted Fri, 03/05/2010 - 14:59

Manama, Mar. 5. (BNA) High Education Secretary General Dr. Alawi Hashim Al Hashimi inaugurated the American High Education Exhibition at the Regency Hotel's Riffa Hall in the presence of the Shura Council member Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Duaij Al Khalifa and the representative of the US Embassy to Bahrain.

Dr. Nuaimi receives Syrian Education Minister at BIA

Posted Thu, 03/04/2010 - 19:15

Manama, March 4 (BNA) Minister of Education Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi today received his Syrian counterpart Dr. Ali Saad who was on a stopover at the Bahrain International Airport (BIA) today on route to Muscat to take part in the 7th Arab Education Ministers Conference.

AMAIUB gears up for stronger programs as member of European Council for Business Education

Posted Mon, 03/01/2010 - 14:00

Aphelion Solutions and Blue Pencil sign MoU for a joint venture partnership in delivering SAP training for GCC

Education Ministry's Special Publication Marking 90 Years of Public Education

Posted Thu, 02/25/2010 - 21:40

Manama, Feb. (BNA) – The Public Relations Department at the Education Ministry today issued a special school publication marking 90 years of public education in Bahrain.

HRH CP receives American University President

Posted Tue, 02/23/2010 - 19:58

Manama, Feb. 23 (BNA) His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa stressed today Bahrain's keen endeavour to upgrade its educational output through various initiatives and training programmes while tightly and dynamically linking it to the development efforts spearheaded by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Dr. Al Nuaimi Visits King Abdulla University of Sciences and Its Museum

Posted Sat, 02/20/2010 - 16:40

Jeddah, Feb. 20. (BNA) – Education Minister Dr. Majed bin Ali Al Nuaimi today paid a visit to King Abdulla University of Sciences in Saudi Arabia. Upon arrival, Dr. Al Nuaimi was welcomed by the University officials who briefed him on the research and scientific services provided for the students there.

HRH Premier Issues Edict

Posted Fri, 02/19/2010 - 15:00

Manama, Feb. 19 (BNA) – His Royal Highness Premier Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today issued edict 11 for the year 2010 approving the Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training (QAAET)'s reviews.

Crown Prince hails QAAET efforts

Posted Thu, 02/18/2010 - 18:08

Manama, Feb.18 (BNA) -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB) Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa described the work of the Quality Assurance authority for education and training (QAAET) as a noble act and an important part of the integrated system for developing education.

Prince Salman chairs EDB meeting

Posted Thu, 02/18/2010 - 16:29

Manama, Feb.18 (BNA) -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB) Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa described the work of the authority to ensure the quality of education and training as a noble act and an important part of the integrated system for developing education.

HRH Crown Prince addresses conference

Posted Wed, 02/03/2010 - 23:02

Manama, Feb. 3, (BNA) His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Chairman of the Economic Development Board, urged today to take advantage of His Majesty King Hamad's unwavering concept of educational development in Bahrain which is based on preserving the kingdom's authentic heritage, boosting Bahrain's Arab and Islamic identity and shaping a competent and open educational system capable of coping with the needs of the present.

Labour Minister Presents a Paper at ECSSR Conference

Posted Tue, 02/02/2010 - 16:30

Abu Dhabi, Feb. 2. (BNA) – Labour Minister Dr. Majeed bin Mohsen Al Alawi today took part in the 15th annual conference of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) held under the patronage of General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE armed forces and ECSSR President and themed " Education and the Requirements of the GCC Labour Market."

Singapore Senior Minister to Arrive in Bahrain Tomorrow

Posted Mon, 02/01/2010 - 17:38

Manama, Feb. 1. (BNA) – Singapore Senior Minister Goh Chok will tomorrow arrive in Bahrain within his tour in the region. Choch is expected to hold meetings with a number of the kingdom's senior officials on bilateral relations of cooperation and coordination and profiting of Singapore's expertise in training and education.

HRH Premier chairs cabinet meeting

Posted Sun, 01/31/2010 - 18:02

Manama, Jan. 31 (BNA) – His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa hailed the UNESCO King Hamad Award for the Use of Information and Communications Technology as a catalyst for more ICT based educational initiatives across the globe.

Committee on education and training holds meeting

Posted Thu, 01/28/2010 - 16:57

Manama, Jan. 28 (BNA) The Education and Training Development Committee today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, during which the plans and programs aimed at upgrading education and training were reviewed.

UNESCO Director General Praises UNESCO-King Hamad ICT Award

Posted Wed, 01/27/2010 - 19:29

Paris, Jan. 27. (BNA) – Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Al Nuaimi today conferred with the UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova in her Paris office. Dr. Irina hailed the ceremony held for the UNESCO king Hamad Award for using information and communication technology (ICT) in education.

Bahrain Chamber of Commerce supports CRISP

Posted Wed, 01/27/2010 - 15:12

Manama, Jan. 27 (BNA) The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) affirmed its support of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), praising HRH the Crown Prince’s efforts to develop Bahrain’s youth BCCI Chairman Dr. Essam Fakhro said that through its support of the CPISP, the Chamber will be contributing to the development of outstanding Bahraini youth by equipping them with the necessary skills and education to meet the demands of economic development and the changing job market. Dr. Essam also urged private sector organizations and individuals to show their support of educational initiatives aimed at developing youth.

Fourth UNESCO-King Hamad ICT Award held in Paris

Posted Tue, 01/26/2010 - 21:17

Manama, Jan. 25 (BNA) – In a calourful ceremony held in Paris on Tuesday, a number of winners from across the globe were awarded the fourth UNESCO King Hamad Award for the Use of Information and Communications Technology in Education (ICT).

UNESCO-King Hamad ICT award giving ceremony tomorrow

Posted Mon, 01/25/2010 - 22:03

Manama, Jan. 25 (BNA) – Under the patronage of His majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Ministry of Education, in cooperation with UNESCO, will hold the 4th Award ceremony to present winners with King Hamad Award for Use of IT and Communications Technology (ICT) in Education.