Bahraini officials have announced the ground breaking of a new government girls' school at Galali, featuring eco-friendly and energy-efficient designs, reported BNA. 

 

The project is being implemented in co-ordintaion with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.

 

The school will be built according to modern educational standards. Spanning 14,500 sqm, it will include two academic buildings, an administrative building, and 44 classrooms with a total capacity of 1,540 students. 

 

It will also feature two classrooms for students with special needs, two science labs, two computer labs, two art workshops, two design and technology workshops, a large sports hall, a knowledge resource centre, a music room, staff offices, and 66 parking spaces.

 

The foundation stone was laid in the presence of Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education; Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Ambassador of Kuwait to Bahrain; Khalid Saleh Bu Anaq, Member of Parliament for the Fifth Constituency of Muharraq Governorate; Saleh Jasim Buhaza, Vice President of the Muharraq Municipal Council; as well as officials from the ministry, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, and the project's executive office.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Juma emphasised that the project reflects the government's commitment, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to enhancing education services across all governorates.

 

He highlighted the government's efforts to build new schools and expand existing ones to improve the quality of public education, said the BNA report. 

 

The minister also commended the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development for its role in implementing the project.

 

Khalid Saleh Bu Anaq commended the government's efforts to meet the needs of citizens, particularly in education. 

 

He noted that the new school would be a significant addition for residents in Galali and surrounding areas, expressing his appreciation to the Ministry of Education for its commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure.

 

Dr Juma said the project was part of a broader plan to construct 18 new schools across Bahrain besides adding 23 academic buildings to existing schools.

 

"We also plan to reopen historical public schools, and implement a sustainable maintenance programme to preserve educational infrastructure and enhance learning environments," he added.