Manama: Vatel Bahrain received a Compliant with National Quality Standards rating from the Education and Training Quality Authority, following a comprehensive institutional review conducted by the Authority in collaboration with the Higher Education Council. This achievement underscores the college's commitment to providing high-quality education in hospitality and hotel management, implementing the best academic and administrative practices, and fostering a sustained culture of quality assurance that ensures institutional performance remains aligned with nationally approved standards.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Maryam Mustafa, BQA CEO, emphasized that this accomplishment reflects the significant progress achieved by higher education institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain, both in embedding academic quality principles and in fostering a culture of excellence and continuous enhancement. Dr. Mustafa added that Vatel Bahrain's success in meeting such requirements demonstrates its commitment to providing an integrated learning environment that aligns with students' aspirations and the objectives of comprehensive national development. She stated, "Attaining the 'Compliant with the General Framework Standards' rating reinforces public confidence in national higher education institutions, strengthens their ability to produce highly qualified graduates capable of competing in both local and international labor markets, and contributes to the development of a pioneering educational ecosystem that keeps pace with global transformations."
Sara Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, underscored the Authority's support for Vatel Bahrain as one of the Kingdom's foremost academic institutions specializing in hospitality. She commended the college for this accomplishment, noting that it reflects a high level of academic and applied excellence. Buhiji further emphasized the pivotal role played by Vatel Bahrain in equipping the hospitality sector with qualified national talent capable of competing regionally and internationally in line with the highest global standards in hospitality and tourism. She also noted that the college serves as a strategic partner in advancing the Tourism Sector Strategy 2022-2026 by preparing graduates who elevate service quality and enrich the overall visitor experience in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, expressed satisfaction with this significant achievement, marking it as a remarkable milestone in their educational journey. He stated that it reflects their dedication to upholding the highest standards of quality and embodies their vision of establishing Vatel Bahrain as a leading institution in the field of hospitality education at the local, regional, and international levels. Shaikh Khaled highlighted the tireless efforts of their academic and administrative staff in ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for students that integrates applied knowledge, innovative teaching methods, and strong alignment between educational outcomes and labor market needs.
Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Al Jahromi, Secretary General of the Higher Education Council, noted that this achievement reflects Vatel Bahrain's commitment to academic excellence, continuous development, and innovation in the hospitality field. She highlighted that this aligns with Bahrain's Vision 2030 and with the Council's efforts to enhance the quality of higher education and to build a skilled and qualified human capital base capable of supporting national sustainable development. Dr. Al Jahromi further commended the efforts of Vatel's management, faculty, staff, and students, expressing her confidence that higher education institutions across the Kingdom will continue to play an active role in advancing a brighter and more distinguished academic future.