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Muharraq, Bahrain
Muharraq is the third-largest city in Bahrain and serves as the capital of Muharraq Governorate.
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City population
268,106
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Member since
2024
Mayor
HE Governor of Muharraq Governorate Mr Salman Bin Hendi Al-Mannai
Focal point
Mr Ebrahim Alburshaid
Vision
Muharraq aims to expand basic educational institutions to accommodate a growing population. It promotes educational investment, offers training programmes for skill development, fosters partnerships with local employers for employment support, and establishes university-industry campuses to drive entrepreneurship and research opportunities.
Life is a continuous learning process during which we seek to gain knowledge and experience so that we can enjoy the journey – because life is a journey that should be enjoyed, not just a destination.
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HE Governor of Muharraq Governorate Mr Salman Bin Hendi Al-Mannai
Mayor of Muharraq
Policies, plan and implementation
Sustainability and health
Muharraq prioritizes sustainability and health in its learning city strategy, aligning its activities with monitoring indicators such as well-being, quality education and good health. The city actively participates in United Nations initiatives, including the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Healthy Cities Programme, to promote and enhance these aspects in its community development efforts.
Equity and inclusion
Muharraq’s educational system, exemplified by the Ministry of Education’s programme, ‘Teaching Arabic to Non-native Speakers’, at Muharraq Secondary School for Boys, brings diverse communities together. Muharraq’s schools prioritize inclusivity. They offer education for all, including those with special needs, and are equipped with adequate resources and relevant expertise. This aligns with Bahrain’s commitment to leaving no one behind, ensuring that all children aged 6 to 14 receive appropriate education.
Decent work and entrepreneurship
Muharraq aligns its learning city strategy with Bahrain’s 2030 Vision, emphasizing work and entrepreneurship. It offers diverse vocational training opportunities bridging academia and workplace learning. The Muharraq Centre for Employment and Training aids job seekers through training and collaborations with employers. University-industry campuses foster entrepreneurship and research, exemplified by institutions like the University of Bahrain and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Bahrain.
Good practices
Aisha Centres for Early Intervention and Support
Specialized centres like the Aisha Centres for Early Intervention and Support play a vital role in providing quality education and support to children with learning disabilities. These centres aim to utilize modern technologies to nurture a creative generation equipped to work in the fields of science and research. They emphasize behavioural improvement and creativity within a safe educational environment.