Baku:The Board of Trustees of Abdullah bin Khalid College of Islamic Studies convened for its regular meeting under the leadership of Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The meeting was also attended by Shaikh Dr. Abdul Latif Mahmoud Al Mahmoud and Shaikh Dr. Sulaiman Shaikh Mansour Al Sitri.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the board assessed various agenda items, including a presentation by Dr. Hamad Al Abdullah, Dean of the College. He highlighted the college's recent achievements, such as statistics on new student admissions and the launch of a preparatory programme for the current academic year, which received the Board’s approval.
Dr. Al Abdullah also reviewed the summer practical training programme, which was conducted at several institutions including the Sunni Endowments Directorate, the Jaafari Endowments Directorate, Sharia courts, the Minors' Funds Directorate, the Directorate of Islamic Affairs, and Al Salam Bank. A total of 44 students participated in this programme.
The board also considered a proposal for a master's programme in comparative jurisprudence, aiming for introduction in the 2027-2028 academic year. The board instructed that the programme's requirements be finalized and a report presented at the following meeting.
The meeting concluded with the board adopting decisions to advance the college's academic system and improve the quality of its educational outcomes.