Manama: Yousef bin Abdullah Al Benyan, Minister of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met with Saudi students studying at higher education institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain during a visit to Arabian Gulf University. The meeting was attended by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Higher Education Council, Dr. Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of Arabian Gulf University, and senior officials from the Higher Education Council.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Minister Al Benyan listened to the students as they shared their academic experiences across various fields. The students expressed appreciation for the support they receive from Bahrain's higher education authorities, which they said reflects the strong and longstanding ties between the two Kingdoms. The Minister also shared insights from his own professional and academic experience.
Dr. Juma welcomed the students and described Bahrain as their second home. He also outlined key initiatives aimed at developing both school and higher education systems in the Kingdom.