RHF and UTB signs cooperation agreement
The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Bahrain Technology (UTB), covering several strategic areas of academic, cultural, and social collaboration.
The memorandum of understanding was signed by Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Secretary-General of the RHF, and Dr. Hassan Ali Al Mulla, President of UTB.
The agreement includes several areas of cooperation, most notably the provision of scholarships for students sponsored by the RHF, support for RHF initiatives aimed at expanding the scope of humanitarian work, and the organisation of lectures and workshops in various fields such as human and social development, and the application of technology across sectors.
The agreement also encourages volunteerism through student participation in RHF activities and enhances cooperation in education and research by leveraging the university's academic expertise and involving students in addressing humanitarian issues.
Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa emphasised the RHF's commitment to forging partnerships that positively impact the quality of life for beneficiaries, particularly in education. He described the cooperation with UTB as a step towards enabling students to access a quality education that supports their aspirations.
Dr. Al Mulla commended the RHF's efforts to achieve the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in empowering individuals and preserving their dignity. He underscored the agreement's reflection of the university's commitment to social responsibility and its role in advancing national development goals under Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030, while also highlighting efforts to provide inclusive education and support ambitious students through access to quality higher learning.
Dr. Al Mulla added that the partnership reflects shared values and reinforces the principle of social responsibility, which lies at the core of the university's mission, noting that it represents a meaningful investment in the Kingdom's future and upcoming generations.
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