CPISP graduates commended
Bahraini citizens’ commitment to excellence is the driving force behind overcoming national challenges and transforming them into success stories, said His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
His Royal Highness also underscored the pivotal role of education in Bahrain’s youth development.
The royal endorsements came as HRH Prince Salman met with graduates of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP) to commemorate the programme’s silver jubilee since its launch in 1999.
His Royal Highness welcomed the CPISP graduates and expressed his pride in their achievements in both the public and private sectors, noting that their exceptional achievements and leadership fulfil the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
Furthermore, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister emphasised the significance of human capital in civilizational development and progress, which led the kingdom to focus on providing promising opportunities to equip Bahraini citizens with modern knowledge and skills and ample resources to contribute to building a prosperous present and a promising future.
His Royal Highness highlighted that all human capital initiatives aim to foster an innovative generation, confident in its abilities and capable of notable national achievements across all fields. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed that human capital stands as a crucial investment, highlighting its contribution to the kingdom’s accomplishments across various sectors. His Royal Highness expressed pride in the achievements of Team Bahrain, which represents an essential asset for the present and a guarantee for the future.
His Royal Highness commended the continuous development of the CPISP throughout its 25-year journey and highlighted the successful and dedicated efforts of the administrators in supporting students to achieve their educational goals.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude to the private sector organisations that have offered their support to the programme, highlighting their participation as a key example of the successes achieved through the collaboration between the public and private sectors.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister directed the CPISP administrators to continue developing the programme to ensure its sustained progress toward achieving its goals.
The CPISP has awarded scholarships for students to study abroad in nine different countries, where they studied at 69 higher education establishments, and the graduates were employed at 141 global employers. A total of 246 scholarships have been given since the start of the programme.
Meanwhile, the graduates expressed their appreciation for His Royal Highness’s unwavering support and commitment to creating promising opportunities for Bahraini professionals.
Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and several senior officials also attended the meeting.