Al Hekma International School Celebrates 40 Years of Dedication
April 26, 2025, 2:44 pm

Al Hekma International School Celebrates 40 Years of Dedication

مدرسة الحكمة الدولية تحتفل بـ 40 عامًا من التميّز

26 April 2025: Manama, Bahrain – Al Hekma International School (AHIS), a pioneer in quality education since 1985, proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of academic distinction and student success. In recognition of its continued commitment to excellence, AHIS has recently received a “Good” rating with Outstanding Features from Bahrain’s Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA).

Fully accredited by the Bahrain Ministry of Education and three globally recognized institutions: Middle States Association (MSA), Cognia, and the International Baccalaureate (IB), AHIS continues to lead with innovation and strong academic standard. The school is also distinguished by Cognia STEM Certification, highlighting its dedication to forward-thinking, science and technology-focused education as well as MSA Service Learning certification that supports students’ engagement in global and local community initiatives.

In line with its growth and vision for the future, AHIS is also undertaking a major campus expansion for the next AY 2025-2026. The project will introduce new learning spaces, enhanced resources, and upgraded facilities, all designed to foster an enriched educational environment aligned with global standards.

“We are proud to celebrate 40 years of delivering exceptional education,” said Mr. Mohanned Al Anni, the Chairman of the Board. “Our commitment to academic excellence, character development, and innovation continues to guide everything we do.”

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”