Manama: Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, recently engaged with young Bahraini entrepreneurs active in video game development and content creation, including Abdulhakim Abdulkarim, Mohamed Alawi Isa, and Mohammed Naif Al Rifai. The meeting emphasized the ministry's commitment to integrating innovative subjects into the educational curriculum.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Ministry of Education is collaborating with young entrepreneurs and content creators to design a secondary school curriculum focused on video game programming for government schools. This initiative aims to ensure that educational programs are in tune with the evolving global market and technological advancements.
Dr. Juma emphasized the ongoing review of all curricula to align them with current developments and the needs of the global market. The meeting assessed the progress towards developing a secondary-level course that introduces students to the concepts and fundamentals of video game programming. Additionally, discussions were held about opportunities for students to engage in self-development through activities in the burgeoning global gaming sector, and the next phase of the project was outlined.