Galali: The Ministry of Education recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new government girls' school in Galali, with attendance from Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education; Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Ambassador of Kuwait to Bahrain; Khalid Saleh Bu Anaq, Member of Parliament for the Fifth Constituency of Muharraq Governorate; Saleh Jasim Buhaza, Vice President of the Muharraq Municipal Council; and officials from the ministry, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, and the project's executive office.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Juma emphasized that the project reflects the government's commitment, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to enhancing education services across all governorates. He highlighted the government's efforts to build new schools and expand existing ones to improve the quality of public education. The minister also commended the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development for its role in implementing the project.
The school is set to be constructed according to modern educational standards, featuring environmentally friendly and energy-efficient designs. Spanning 14,500 square metres, the facility will include two academic buildings, an administrative building, and 44 classrooms with a total capacity of 1,540 students. It will also feature two classrooms for students with special needs, two science labs, two computer labs, two art workshops, two design and technology workshops, a large sports hall, a knowledge resource centre, a music room, staff offices, and 66 parking spaces.
This initiative is part of a broader plan to construct 18 new schools across Bahrain, add 23 academic buildings to existing schools, reopen historical public schools, and implement a sustainable maintenance programme to preserve educational infrastructure and enhance learning environments.
Khalid Saleh Bu Anaq praised the government's efforts to meet the needs of citizens, particularly in education. He noted that the new school would be a significant addition for residents in Galali and surrounding areas, expressing his appreciation to the Ministry of Education for its commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure.