Following directives from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Royal Charity Organization (RCO) Secretary-General Dr. Mustapha Al-Sayyed opened Bahrain School in Irbid, Jordan. Held under the patronage of HM the King’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the inaugural ceremony was attended by Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Abdulla Nsour. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa paid tribute to HM the King, RCO Honorary President, hailing the royal initiatives to support the needy and disaster-struck people and provide humanitarian relief-aid to Syrians. He hailed the support of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier. He reiterated Bahrain’s unwavering support to Syrian refugees who fled their war-torn country and commended all government and private parties in Jordan, hailing deep-rooted historic relations bonding the two friendly countries and peoples. Jordan Deputy Premier and Education Minister Dr. Mohammed Mahmoud Al-Dhunaibat lauded HM the King for setting up development projects for Syrian refugees as part of efforts to alleviate their suffering. Dr. Al-Sayyed said that the school is part of Bahrain’s contribution which was announced by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier at the International Donors’ Conference on Syria, which was held under the patronage of Kuwaiti Amir Shaikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Built on 2835 square metres, Bahrain School includes 19 classrooms, a library, a science lab, two computer labs, a teachers’ restroom and other facilities.more
Under the auspices of the Representative of HM the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO), HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa; the RCO and Sovereign Arts establishment organized the eighth bazaar in the presence of ministers and corporate officials. During the ceremony, a public auction was held to sell the winning students paintings. The Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa also Honorary President of the Bahrain Fine Arts Society contributed one of his own hand paintings, Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed the RCO's Secretary-General contributed a masterpiece depicting a portrait of HM the King with one of RCO-sponsored children, which yielded the highest selling price. The exhibition/bazaar generated BD 187,000 allocated to provide RCI-sponsored children with health, social and educational services. Lamar Holding B.S.C . donated BD 20,000.more
The Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) has organised a symposium as part of its celebration of the Arab Orphan Day. Personal Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs and RCO Board of Trustees Chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa patronised the event which took place at Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Hall, at the University of Bahrain. Shaikh Nasser said RCO is one of the dividends of the reform project of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the RCO Honorary President, to stretch a helping hand to the needy. He paid tribute to HM the King for his keenness to provide care for the orphans, protect their rights and ensure a decent life for them. He also pointed out the evolution of the RCO which started as a small committee to develop later into an organisation providing help for the helpless inside and outside Bahrain. "The RCO has adopted a comprehensive approach which turned it into a model to emulate by charity organisations locally and internationally," Shaikh Nasser said, underlining the importance of community partnership to serve charity and humanitarian work and ensure success of development projects. On his part, RCO Board of Trustees Deputy Chairman Shaikh Adnan bin Abdullah Al Qattan lauded the tremendous paternal care given by HM the King to Bahraini orphans and keenness to cater for their needs. He stressed the efforts of the RCO to translate the royal directives and serve the needy in Bahrain. He added that the RCO has been able to make big strides and become a main institution in charity work which earned it a good reputation at the local and international level. He called for concerted efforts to serve Bahrain under the leadership of HM the King. Meanwhile, RCO Secretary General Dr. Mustafa Sayed highlighted the main achievements of the organisation since its inception in 2001, stressing the key role of HM the King and his continuous directives to provide every care for affiliated families. He also commended the role played by Shaikh Nasser in translating the royal directives into a reality and reaching out to the needy in Bahrain.more
