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The Higher Education Council organized a collaborative forum between Canadian and Bahraini higher education institutions to explore avenues for cooperation in higher education and scientific research. The event was attended by Her Excellency Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Al-Jahrami, Secretary-General of the Higher Education Council, and the Canadian delegation, led by His Excellency Jean-Philippe Linteau, the Canadian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which included representatives from 22 Canadian higher education institutions. The Bahraini side was represented by presidents and representatives from 17 public and private higher education institutions, along with several officials from the General Secretariat of the Higher Education Council.
At the beginning of the forum, Dr. Al-Jahrami emphasized Bahrain's commitment to the sustainable advancement of its higher education system to develop a knowledge-based economy. She highlighted the Council's ongoing efforts, under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Muhammad bin Mubarak Jumaa, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Higher Education Council, to propel educational institutions and their outputs to the forefront of academic excellence. She cited statistics demonstrating the diversity of the higher education landscape in Bahrain regarding programs and specializations, as well as the promotion of an environment conducive to innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. This environment aims to equip university students to face various challenges in the job market and contribute to sustainable development.
Dr. Al-Jahrami noted that the forum aims to enhance international cooperation opportunities in higher education and promote the academic programs offered by institutions, alongside collaborating with pioneering companies to explore partnership avenues and broaden horizons in various fields of higher education and scientific research. This forum with the Canadian side specifically seeks to strengthen collaboration in these areas.
In turn, the Canadian Ambassador stressed the importance of cooperation between Bahraini and Canadian higher education institutions and the exchange of academic expertise that contributes to providing learning and professional development opportunities for university students. He commended the efforts of the Higher Education Council in organizing this unique forum.
During the forum, participating educational institutions and the academic programs they offer were introduced. Presidents and representatives from both Bahraini and Canadian higher education institutions expressed their desire to create more opportunities for exchanging experiences and exploring common avenues for cooperation regarding academic mobility, academic programs, and scientific research.