Nine Bahraini public schools have been awarded the “Technology Incubator Schools” status according to the classification of Microsoft, after participating in the program offered by the company, alongside other schools around the world.
The Microsoft Showcase Incubator Schools are: Hidd Secondary Girls’ School; Al Malkiya Primary Intermediate Girls’ School; Nasiba bint Kaab Primary Girls’ School; Halima Al Saadiya Intermediate Girls’ School; Religious Institute Primary Boys’ School; Zanubeya Intermediate Girls’ School; Al Shorooq Secondary Girls’ School; Al Andalus Primary Girls’ School and Saar Secondary Girls’ School.
The scheme aims to raise the efficiency of the educational system and enhance students’ standard through an array of cutting-edge modern learning strategies that push forward digital transformation, development momentum and cultivate creativity and innovation, keeping abreast of the 21st Century Skills.
The Microsoft Incubator schools is a world-standard project that aims to select schools that best implement specific criteria in incorporating technology in education.
“At Microsoft, our goal is to empower young minds to become successful, capable, and active contributors to the prosperity and development of societies”, said Harb Bou-Harb, Senior Director Education, Microsoft Middle East & Africa. “Our work in the field of education, with strategic partners like the Ministry of Education, is part of our ongoing efforts to skill-up young talent and help them achieve more – as innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs and job creators. This partnership speaks directly to this effort and helps accelerate the digital transformation across educational institutions with relevant skilling, which is a key enabler to reshaping the world of tomorrow.”
Director-General of School Affairs at the Education Ministry, Dr. Mohammed Mubarak bin Ahmed congratulated the laureate schools on winning the “Tech Incubator” status, hailing the crucial partnership with Microsoft in introducting the virtual central classes.
He highlighted public schools’ online learning strides, noting the Government’s firm support to building partnerships with leading international firms, such as Mircrosoft company.
He said all public schools have grasped the use of digital platforms and the Mircosoft Teams, which had a positive impact on e-learning process and enabled the educational system to mitigate the challenges resulting from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HE Shaikh Saif Hilal Al Hosni, Country Manager for Microsoft Bahrain and Oman, said, commenting on the event: “We are pleased to see the Kingdom of Bahrain at the forefront of the world’s incubators of technology and digital transformation in its educational system”.
“The Government of Bahrain recognized at an early stage the critical role of modern technologies in promoting growth, invested in cutting-edge technologies and worked on developing ICT talents. The achievement we see today, he said, is the fruit of 2030 Bahrain Economic Vision, which aims to provide Bahrainis with the highest possible level of education and enhance their skills to achieve their ambitions.”
