Bahrain School opens doors in Jordan

Amman, Oct.7 (BNA): Following directives from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Royal Charity Organization (RCO) Secretary-General Dr. Mustapha Al-Sayyed opened Bahrain School in Irbid, Jordan. Held under the patronage of HM the King’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the inaugural ceremony was attended by Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Abdulla Nsour. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa paid tribute to HM the King, RCO Honorary President, hailing the royal initiatives to support the needy and disaster-struck people and provide humanitarian relief-aid to Syrians. He hailed the support of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier. He reiterated Bahrain’s unwavering support to Syrian refugees who fled their war-torn country and commended all government and private parties in Jordan, hailing deep-rooted historic relations bonding the two friendly countries and peoples. Jordan Deputy Premier and Education Minister Dr. Mohammed Mahmoud Al-Dhunaibat lauded HM the King for setting up development projects for Syrian refugees as part of efforts to alleviate their suffering. Dr. Al-Sayyed said that the school is part of Bahrain’s contribution which was announced by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier at the International Donors’ Conference on Syria, which was held under the patronage of Kuwaiti Amir Shaikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Built on 2835 square metres, Bahrain School includes 19 classrooms, a library, a science lab, two computer labs, a teachers’ restroom and other facilities.