His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday met the 26th intake of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Programme (CPISP), along with their parents and members of the CPISP board of directors, at Riffa Palace.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister emphasised the kingdom’s ongoing commitment to empowering its citizens through education, emphasising that investing in academic opportunities is essential to building a prosperous future and achieve the visions of His Majesty King Hamad.
He affirmed that the determination and high aspirations of Bahraini people form the foundation for their pursuit of excellence, enabling them to achieve remarkable and lasting success.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulated the students on their admission to the programme. He also commended the role of parents in raising a generation dedicated to learning and serving the nation.
HRH Prince Salman wished the students success in completing their educational journeys, urging them to make the most out of the programme’s opportunities, which will contribute to their success.
He affirmed that the students’ distinguished performance in the interviews and tests reflect the true spirit of the Bahraini people, noting that their achievements are the result of their tireless efforts and ambitions.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted that education remains a cornerstone of Bahrain’s development, shaping new generations capable of competing with excellence across all fields.
HRH Prince Salman noted the importance of developing quality educational programmes that help students gain new skills and expand their horizons to ensure they contribute to achieving the kingdom’s aspirations.
He expressed his thanks and appreciation to the staff of the CPISP for their efforts in supporting the students, and to the institutions who contributed to strengthening the programme’s outputs since its inception.
The recipients of the 2025 CPISP scholarships are: Ali Saeed Husain Ali, Al Rawabi School; Ali Taleb Ali Buhusayyen, Al Noor International School; Anas Eyad Mohamed Saleh Rafei, Ibn Khuldoon National School; Bedoor Jalal Sayed Ahmed Ahmed, The British School of Bahrain; Shaikh Faisal bin Khalid Al Khalifa, Bahrain Bayan School; Feras Mohammed Hasan Ali Hasan, The British School of Bahrain; Haydi Mohammed Othman Al Khidir, Ghazi Al-Gosaibi Secondary School for Girls; Hisham Mohammad Ibrahim Amin, Riffa Views International School; Hussain Ahmed Mansoor Shaban, Ahmed Al Omran Secondary Boys School; Hussain Salman Abdulla Al Nashaba, Isa Town Secondary Boys School; Mahmood Othman Neama Othman, The International School of Choueifat, Manama; Mariam Ahmed Ragab Ebrahim Ahmed, Al Hidd Secondary Girls School; Mariam Ali Ahmed Habib Abbas, Jidhafs Secondary Girls School; Mohamed Abdulmajeed A Jalil Dailami, Al Muharraq Secondary Boys School; Mohammed Jasim Asghar A Abbas, Al Raja School; Narees Badeea Asghar Ismaeel Akbar, Al Raja School; Nasser Eyad Deeb Hasan Obaid, Bahrain Bayan School; Shaikh Noor bin Khalifa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Ibn Khuldoon National School; Shaikha Noora bint Ahmed bin Ateyatalla Al Khalifa, Bahrain Bayan School; and Rashid Khaled Ali Ebrahim, Modern Knowledge Schools.
The students of the CPISP 26th intake expressed their gratitude and appreciation for HRH Prince Salman’s unwavering support in creating quality opportunities for Bahraini citizens, investing in them and continuing to support and enable them to succeed across various endeavours.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and a number of senior officials attended the meeting.