Manama:Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Interior Ministry for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs and Chairman of the Maan (Together) Committee Against Violence and Addiction, has approved the introduction of two new curricula focusing on emergency response and national loyalty.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Hisham chaired a meeting of the Maan Committee, where he praised the Maan Research and Training Centre's achievements in intellectual and research output. He highlighted the importance of scientific research and innovation in developing programmes that enhance community security.
The new curricula, part of the Maan Programme, include the Maan First Aid Curriculum and the Maan Loyalty and Belonging Curriculum. The former aims to enhance basic emergency response skills, while the latter focuses on instilling national values and promoting citizenship among students. Ali Ahmed Amini, Programme Director, reviewed the implementation outcomes for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The meeting also addressed developments in child protection within digital environments, particularly on platforms like Roblox, and reviewed ongoing research by the Maan Research and Training Centre. This research supports the development of preventive programmes based on scientific knowledge.
Additionally, the Committee discussed the Maan Competition for school students, designed to encourage student participation and the application of knowledge from the awareness curricula. The programme's website and its content were also reviewed with an aim to improve access to educational materials and expand digital initiatives.
This meeting is part of the ongoing efforts to monitor and develop the Maan Programme Against Violence and Addiction, enhancing its educational, research, and technological initiatives to promote prevention, positive behavior, and community partnerships.