Manama:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, deputised Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, to attend the graduation ceremony of the 12th cohort of Bahrain Polytechnic, held this morning at the Bahrain National Theatre.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah affirmed that the graduation of a new cohort of qualified national talent from Bahrain Polytechnic is a significant contribution to Bahrain's comprehensive development. This development is under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He stressed the importance of investing in human capital as the nation's true wealth and developing the education system to keep pace with rapid economic and technological changes. The government emphasizes aligning higher education outcomes with the evolving needs of the labor market, making Bahraini citizens the first choice for employment. The high calibre of Bahrain Polytechnic graduates reflects their competence and readiness to join various vital sectors.
Shaikh Khalid highlighted that current requirements extend beyond providing graduates with specialized knowledge. It is crucial to enable them to apply their knowledge and skills practically while developing their capacity for innovation, entrepreneurship, and adaptation to workplace and technology changes. He emphasized the pivotal role of the applied education offered by Bahrain Polytechnic in preparing graduates for professional life and aligning their capabilities with national development needs and the objectives of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.
He also underscored the importance of strengthening strategic partnerships between academic institutions and the private sector to provide an integrated training environment. This environment develops students' skills and equips them with future-oriented knowledge, supporting Bahrain's transition towards a knowledge-based economy and advancing sustainable development.
Shaikh Khalid commended the efforts of the Polytechnic's Board of Trustees, executive management, and academic and administrative staff in advancing applied education and creating an academic environment that encourages innovation. He congratulated the graduates and their parents on this achievement, wishing them success in their professional careers and hoping they would use their acquired knowledge and skills to serve Bahrain and contribute to its progress across various fields.
The Deputy Prime Minister presented certificates to graduates of the master's programmes and academically distinguished graduates of the bachelor's programmes. Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bahrain Polytechnic, expressed his gratitude to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for patronising the graduation ceremony. He stated that Shaikh Khalid's presence was a strong source of encouragement for graduates and reflected the Deputy Prime Minister's continued support for applied education. The Minister extended congratulations to the graduates, their parents, and the Polytechnic's staff.