The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) - Medical University of Bahrain and Vatel Bahrain have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration in education, research and professional development, marking a strategic partnership between the healthcare and hospitality education sectors in the kingdom.
An exchange programme has been launched as part of the agreement.
Vatel Bahrain general director Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and RCSI Medical University of Bahrain president Sameer Otoom were present at the signing ceremony.
Shaikh Khaled said the exchange programme would enrich the educational experience of students at both institutions and contribute to the development of competent graduates with a more global outlook and practical understanding of nutrition and wellbeing.
Mr Otoom added that close collaboration with Vatel Bahrain would offer valuable hands-on learning opportunities, enhancing students’ understanding of nutrition, health and wellbeing, while equipping them with wider perspectives and skills to support their future professional practice.