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Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, received Shaheen Abdullayev, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Bahrain residing in Riyadh.

The meeting discussed bilateral ties and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

The two sides praised the progress of joint relations.

They reviewed the most important advantages and possibilities of the investment environment in Bahrain and the facilities provided by the government to investors from all over the world, making it a preferred destination for many global projects, in addition to the continuous updates of laws and legislation protecting investments.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Bahrain All Share Index closed at 1,934.44 points, marking a decrease of 4.58 points below the previous closing.

This decrease was due to the drop in the communication service sector, consumer discretionary sector and financial sector.

Bahrain Islamic Index closed at 725.70 points, marking a decrease of 7.65 points below the previous closing.

Results indicated that 56 equity transactions took place with a volume of 1,764,455 worth BD 532,513.

Investors traded mainly in the material sector representing 61.6%7 of the total value of securities traded.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Muhannad is in his fourth year of study at the university. He obtained a 95% average in high school and was able to enroll in the College of Engineering, to obtain in all his semesters the distinction of “Academic Excellence” and to be on the honor board and among the top students in the college. However, all of that He was unable to obtain a scholarship to continue his educational career without worry.

Muhannad is from a needy family. The father abandoned his family and there is no breadwinner for the family. He and his sister are forced to work outside of their university work to provide the basics of the house, including food and drink, in addition to the monthly house rent, which amounts to a thousand shekels. His mother suffers from high blood pressure and heart diseases, and her health condition is unstable.

Muhannad hopes to continue his university studies until he obtains a university degree that will provide him and his family with a better future. He would like to register for his first semester and may lose his university seat if his university fees of 5,225 shekels are not available.

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Source: Maan News Agency

The initiative which is coordinated with the Ministry of Interior reflects commitment to enabling all citizens to develop their capabilities and contribute to developing their communities, said Education Minister, Higher Education Council (HEC) Board of Trustees’ Chairman Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma.

In a statement today, Dr. Juma praised the support of the Minister of Interior General Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa to joint work to implement the best practices and care for inmates’ rights.

A batch of 192 inmates from reformation and rehabilitation centres will be registered after expressing their desire to study for their bachelor and master’s degrees.

He pointed out that the council held a series of meetings with competent authorities before launching the initiatives, extending their to the Ministry of Interior, as well as higher education institutions for their cooperation.

The inmates will be registered in academic majors which include business management, accounting and geography and history.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced today the availability of a number of scholarships in the field of postgraduate studies (Master’s and Doctorate) in the Republic of Pakistan, for the academic year 2023-2024.

The Ministry also announced the availability of a number of scholarships for the year 2023-2024 at the Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences in Pakistan, to obtain a bachelor’s degree in various specializations.

The Ministry of Higher Education invited students wishing to compete for these scholarships to visit its website http://www.mohe.pna.ps to view the full details.

She explained that applications for the aforementioned scholarships, accompanied by the required and duly certified documents, must be submitted at its headquarters in the Al-Masyoun neighborhood in Ramallah or at one of the higher education offices in Nablus and Hebron, while applications for Gaza Strip students are submitted at the “higher education” headquarters in the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood

Source: Maan News Agency

The Department of Allied Health Professions at Modern University College organized a welcome and introductory day for new students accepted into the Diploma in Nursing major today, at the building of Attorney Dr. Hussein Al-Shuyouki in Ramallah.

The students were received by Dr. Ribhi Bsharat, Dean of the Modern University College, Mr. Qutaiba Alawneh, Director of the Student Affairs Department, Mr. Yasser Al-Sabti, Director of the Practical Training Office, and a group of academics and administrators.

Dr. Bisharat explained to the students the systems and laws in force in modern university settings, pointing out the necessity of adhering to the face-to-face work, and explaining the nature of the curricula and educational supplements and the ways to obtain them, in addition to clarifying the standards and conditions required for bridging in terms of grades and others.

Bisharat stressed that nursing is a vital artery that provides society and countries with the necessary competencies to maintain people’s health and provide them with the necessary health care in light of the challenges surrounding public health locally and globally. He explained that they undertake a great humanitarian mission that requires them to master what they have learned and reflect it in the best way in the labor market after graduation. .

Dr. Bisharat pointed out that Al-Asriya University, throughout its continuous forty-year journey in university education, has provided an educational environment and structure that responds to the requirements of the profession and the era, including basic laboratories and advanced simulation laboratories equipped with the latest medical devices and models for training, in addition to launching Al-Asriya Life Support Training Center, which enables students to Take basic and advanced courses in basic and advanced CPR and more.

For his part, Alawneh stated that the Student Affairs Department has been working from day one to involve students in extracurricular activities such as sports, literary and artistic activities, in addition to participating in local, Arab and international conferences in order to strengthen the students and provide them with life experiences that will remain a moral asset for them that will strengthen and support them with the knowledge they acquire. Theory and applied exercises in the academic field.

A. Alawneh added that the door of the Student Affairs Department is wide open for their suggestions and initiatives, considering that university modernity and its students complement the development role of the institution, and that providing them with a model educational environment is the department’s goal and its tireless endeavor.

Regarding practical training, Mr. Yasser Al-Sabti, the training officer at Al-Asriya University, explained the training stages that nursing diploma students go through, starting from the first semester until the last, stressing that commitment to practical training must be double that of its theoretical part, by wearing the official uniform and adhering to training protocols and applications. The students’ commitment will later reflect educational outcomes and the ability to fulfill the requirements of the profession in the Palestinian labor market.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the academics and students went on a tour of the Al-Asriya University campus to learn about its important halls and facilities.

It is noteworthy that Al-Asriya University will organize an introductory day for the bachelor’s degree in nursing and other allied health professions, on Wednesday, 9/13/2023

Source: Maan News Agency

The President of the University, Dr. Imad Al-Zeer, welcomed the guest and the attendees, pointing out that the invitation comes in the context of the University’s constant endeavor to strengthen relations with Arab organizations and universities, pointing out that the Union of Arab Universities is considered one of the most important Arab organizations working to unite Arab universities and enhance communication between them.

For his part, Professor Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama expressed his great happiness to be alone on this good land, the land of Palestine, saying, “Since the first day I assumed my position, I have been keen to visit Palestinian universities, and thank God I was able to fulfill my desire to be hosted by Palestine National University, and I am happy to be there.” “With you and between you.”

He thanked Palestine Ahliya University for this generous invitation and facilitating the visit to get to know the reality of Palestinian universities closely and meet university presidents.

He gave an overview of the Association of Arab Universities, saying that it is a non-governmental organization founded in 1964 based on a decision issued by the League of Arab States. Its membership includes more than 450 Arab universities and its headquarters are in the Jordanian capital, Amman.

He presented a set of figures about the reality of higher education in the Arab world, most notably the enrollment of 65% of students in humanities majors in universities, and 35% of students in other majors.

He said that about 600,000 students from the Arab world are studying outside their countries, including 50% who remain in these countries.

He talked about the reality of Arab universities in the international rankings, explaining that there are about 14 Arab universities among the top 500 universities in the world.

He said that scientific research and financing scientific research are considered the most prominent challenges facing higher education in the Arab world, adding that Arab countries spend less than 1% of their national income on scientific research only, and this percentage is very small compared to developed countries.

He talked about the role of universities in light of artificial intelligence, pointing out that there are many questions about the role of universities in the future and they will be discussed during a conference during the coming period.

He also spoke about the objectives of the Union, the most prominent of which are cooperation in controlling the quality of university and higher education and ensuring its quality, striving to achieve mutual recognition of academic degrees and certificates issued by educational institutions, supporting student excellence and creativity, encouraging joint student activities between educational institutions, encouraging the establishment of research centers and supporting the conduct of joint scientific research and exchange. Its results, paying attention to applied research, linking its topics to Arab economic and social development plans, strengthening cooperation between educational institutions and coordinating their efforts among themselves and with universities and relevant regional and international institutions, especially in keeping pace with the developments of the times and modern educational techniques and patterns.

He said that the Union includes under its umbrella 40 educational institutions distributed in various universities in the Arab world, and it also works to provide many awards in the subjects of scientific research, excellence and creativity

Source: Maan News Agency

The training session of the first batch of female civilian volunteers at the Reserve Force kicked off at the Bahrain Defence Force today.

Major-General Muneer Ahmed Al-Subaie, Royal Reserve Force Unit Commander, attended the opening of the course, held at the Isa Royal Military College, with the participation of female civilian volunteers from the relatives of the military and civilian staff and retirees of the BDF and the National Guard.

The training session aims to provide military training for the participants in order to enable them to carry out their patriotic role in serving and defending the nation, alongside their brethren from the BDF, based on the keenness of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to advance the status of Bahraini women.

The BDF has prepared well for the training session by providing all requirements, equipping the classrooms, selecting the best trainers and offering the best study subjects that cover military sciences, theoretical materials and practical training programmes, which will ensure the graduation of well-trained and qualified female civilian reservists.

Source: Bahrain News Agency (BNA)

The General Administration of Education in Taif Governorate has launched the “Chinese Language” enrichment program in more than 50 secondary schools for second-year students.

The administration said that the program will benefit more than 3,000 students, who will be taking one class per week during proficiency enrichment classes. The class will be equipped with audio and visual aids to display the content of the Chinese language enrichment program, which the Ministry of Education selects.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Danah Ibrahim from the Technical College for Girls in Buraidah, which is one of the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) training facilities, has won a gold medal for her ” Magic Move” project at the International Invention Show “WorldInvent Singapore”, held from September 4 to 6.

The project helps autistic children communicate with the help of specific innovative tools. The children can make drawings in the air using a special stick that mirrors their drawings on a screen, thus helping them communicate their feelings and thoughts freely to others and allowing health professionals to assess their progress.

This achievement reflects TVTC’s keenness to support innovation, nurture and empower Saudi innovators and foster smart solutions.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has provided a research grant worth $1.2 million to a research team consisting of three American universities led by Saudi academic and faculty member at the University of California, Dr. Faisal Nawab.

Dr. Nawab said in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the universities participating in the research team include the University of California at Irvine, the University of California at Davis, and New Jersey Tech, noting that the project aims to address the challenges of data protection and privacy in Internet applications and smart cities.

He added that the project seeks to enable the transformation of the current data infrastructure to comply with user data protection legislation and regulations, such as the personal data protection system that the Kingdom is working on, represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).

He stated that the team’s mission will last four years, and its first results will be revealed at the Data Systems Development Conference in Italy and will be presented and discussed annually at the NSF.

Dr. Nawab highlighted his cooperation with some Saudi universities and entities through his research laboratory at the University of California for this goal, adding that Saudi Arabia, represented by SDAIA, was the first to introduce systems and regulations for data protection in a way that guarantees user rights and that personal data protection.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Palestine 13th International Exhibition kicked off on Thursday, with Kuwait’s participation, in the town of Surda some four kilometers north of Ramallah.

Under the logo, “from nakba to the state,” Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Ashtiah and Minister of Culture Atef Abu Saif inaugurated the event, due until September 17, with attendance of Palestinian officials and diplomats.

Speaking after the inauguration ceremony, Ashtiah said, “the exhibition depicts the nationality and culture,” noting that Al-Nakba narrates plight of more than 950,000 Palestinians who had been driven out of their homes. The Israeli occupiers had also stolen Palestinians’ books and placed them in their libraries, he added.

The fair ground hosts four pavilions representing Kuwait, Jordan, Oman and Moroccow. More than 390 publishing houses are partaking in the cultural event.

Saad Al-Enezi, representative of Kuwait’s National Council of Culture, Arts and Letters, and director of the Kuwaiti pavilion, said the Kuwaiti participation is intended to manifest support for the Palestinian activity and spread the distinguished Kuwaiti cultural works to the largest number possible among the Palestinians.

In remarks to KUNA, Al-Enezi said, “We are participating with more than 400 themes from our publications such as Al-Arabi magazine.” He observed that many Kuwaiti issues had been already sold at encouraging low prices.

“Kuwait has always supported Palestine and its cause at all quarters including the cultural sector,” he affirmed, noting that Kuwait participated in last year’s edition of the Palestinian book fair.

Meanwhile, Abdulsalam Al-Atari, the general director of literature, publishing and libraries at the Palestinian Ministry of Culture, said in remarks to KUNA, “Kuwait has been present in the Palestinian culture, like its engagement in the political, economic and social issues.”

Source: Kuwait News Agency