Education Minister, Higher Education Council (HEC) Board of Trustees’ Chairman, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma honoured the winners of the competition which was organized at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain. The Minister of Education patronized the contest in its 2022-2023 edition, under the theme “Who is the Nurse”. Budding artists from ten boys and girls’ secondary schools took part in the competition.

Dorra Al Sayyed Adnan, from Saar Secondary Girls’ School topped the competition, followed by Hassan Sami Al Asfoor, from Al Naim Secondary Boys’ School, and Zahra Mahdi from Saar Secondary Girls School, whoch ranked second and third respectively.

The minister congratulated the winners, commended the initiative of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain in organizing the contest which plays an important role in benefiting from artistic talent to raise health awareness, focusing this year on the humanitarian nursing profession.

The President RCSI Bahrain, Professor Sameer Otoom, thanked the minister for patronizing the event, commending the ministry’s policy in building partnerships between higher education institutions. He also praised students’ artworks which showcased the humanitarian role of nurses.

RCSI Bahrain Vice President for Academic Affairs Professor Alfred Nicholson stressed the importance of partnership between higher education institutions and schools in supporting students and tapping into their talents.

Saar Secondary Girls School Principal Hashemya Sayyed Sharf also addressed the ceremony on this occasion. Dr. Juma and other senior officials toured the exhibition which showcases the students’ artworks, in addition to corner for RCSI Bahrain students, highlighting key issues, including healthy diets.

Source: Bahrain News Agency