Manama:Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, emphasized the critical role of national engineering talent in supporting infrastructure and development projects under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
According to Bahrain News Agency, on the occasion of Bahraini Engineer's Day on October 15, Minister Al Hawaj praised the contributions of Bahraini engineers, citing their competence, expertise, and ability to address challenges. He stressed the significance of empowering national talent and creating a supportive environment to enhance their skills across engineering disciplines.
The minister highlighted the necessity of investing in human capital, promoting innovation, and exchanging expertise to keep pace with advancements in engineering, modern technologies, and digital transformation. This approach aims to improve the quality and efficiency of projects, services, and infrastructure.
Minister Al Hawaj stated that the Ministry of Works is committed to developing the skills of young engineers and graduates through training programs and partnerships with universities and educational institutions. This initiative seeks to align academic outcomes with labor market needs and prepare future generations of engineers.
He also underscored the importance of collaboration among government entities, educational and training institutions, professional associations, and private sector organizations. Such cooperation is crucial for developing engineering practices, strengthening national capabilities, promoting innovation, and aligning training with labor market demands, thereby creating broader opportunities for Bahraini engineers to contribute to development projects and keep pace with technological advancements.
Bahraini Engineers' Day serves to recognize the contributions of engineers and renews the commitment to support and empower them, thereby contributing to Bahrain's aspirations for a more advanced and sustainable future and a better quality of life for future generations.