Manama, September 3 /BNA/ His Excellency Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, affirmed that the educational renaissance in the Kingdom of Bahrain enjoys continuous support and high royal patronage from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the esteemed King of the country, may God protect and preserve him. His Excellency expressed pride in His Majesty’s directives and aspirations towards further progress and prosperity in the educational field, contributing to enhancing national achievements and sustaining the desired development at all levels.

The Chairman praised the royal speech delivered by His Majesty the King on the occasion of the start of the new academic year (2025-2026), which included high royal aspirations for the new academic year to be full and fruitful with educational achievements. His Excellency confirmed that the royal speech embodies the highest meanings of appreciation and praise for the continuous efforts to develop the education sector and serves as an incentive for students and teachers to exert efforts, dedication, and diligence in achieving academic excellence.

His Excellency the Chairman stated that the royal speech consolidates the efforts exerted by the Kingdom of Bahrain to continue achieving development and growth in the field of education, and the keenness to invest in modern tools and technologies to support the educational process, which supports national endeavors towards further development and prosperity, in line with the requirements of sustainable development.

The Chairman expressed appreciation and pride in the diligent efforts made by the esteemed government, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, and the initiatives and advanced programs it provides that contribute to enhancing educational outputs and raising students according to the highest standards of quality and efficiency in education, consistent with advanced curricula, Islamic values, and the deep-rooted national principles in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

He also praised the follow-up and interest of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and his keenness to harness capabilities and competencies to support the educational process, commending the sincere efforts exerted by the Bahrain team led by His Royal Highness to deepen achievements and successes in Bahrain’s educational journey.

The Chairman congratulated all administrative and educational staff, students of various schools and educational institutions on the occasion of the start of the new academic year, appreciating the solidarity and cooperation among all to achieve the desired goals, advance the educational sector, and achieve excellence and academic distinction at all educational stages.