Bahrain Celebrates Next-Gen Excellence: HH Shaikh Isa Leads Tribute to Future Leaders

• HH Shaikh Isa attends graduation
• Students win global scholarships
• New awards honour excellence
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Ibn Khuldoon National School was founded in 1983 as Bahrain's first private, non-sectarian, coeducational school offering a bilingual curriculum with an American programme.
Mahir Haneef
TDT| Manama
Bahrain's investment in the next generation took centre stage on Tuesday as His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the 34th graduation ceremony of Ibn Khuldoon National School, held at Exhibition World Bahrain.
Representing the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Tamkeen in his dual leadership roles, HH Shaikh Isa hailed the event as a reflection of the Kingdom's national vision to empower youth as drivers of Bahrain's future.
Future builders
HH Shaikh Isa underscored that the strength of Bahrain's education sector stems from the ongoing support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the strategic leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
HH pointed to the alignment of education policy with national workforce development, noting the role of both public and private institutions in equipping students with the skills needed to lead Bahrain into a new era of regional and global competitiveness.
Global dreams
Two students were honoured during the ceremony for being selected to the Crown Prince's International Scholarship Program (CPISP) for 2025. Noor Khalifa Al Khalifa has been accepted to Princeton University, while Anas Iyad Rafii will attend Purdue University. Both expressed their gratitude to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for championing educational opportunities that empower young Bahrainis to realise their ambitions on the global stage.
HH Shaikh Isa extended his congratulations to all graduates and praised the administration, faculty, and staff of Ibn Khuldoon National School for their commitment to academic excellence.
New honours launched
The event also marked the launch of two new awards: the Farooq Almoayyed Leadership Award, presented by the Almoayyed family, and the Aisha Excellence Award, established by the family of the late Shaikha Aisha bint Abdullah Al Khalifa. A new scholarship from the University of Strathclyde Bahrain was also announced, expanding the ecosystem of academic recognition.
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, members of the royal family, senior officials, and families of the graduates were also present at the ceremony.

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