AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation Awards Two Additional Grants to Support Scientific Research in Collaboration with Ahlia University

AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has awarded two additional grants dedicated to scientific research within its Rayaat scholarship program, extended through the late HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa Scholarship in partnership with Ahlia University. The step reflects the Foundation’s continued commitment to advancing higher education while fostering a stronger culture of research and innovation in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The awarding of the two grants is in line with MKF’s strategic mandate to strengthen the national research ecosystem and enable Bahraini talent to undertake high-quality research projects that contribute to local sustainable development priorities. This initiative is the result of the Foundation’s ongoing collaboration with Ahlia University, as well as its active role in strengthening research and advancing key academic and community-driven projects. It also demonstrates MKF’s ongoing efforts to expand the scope of the scholarship program beyond funding academic studies to support knowledge production and the advancement of scientific research.

On this occasion, Her Highness Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation, stated, “The awarding of these two grants represents a natural extension of the Foundation’s mission to invest in Bahraini talent and to reinforce the pillars of academic and research excellence. Scientific research is a fundamental driver of a sustainable and competitive knowledge-based economy that keeps pace with rapid transformations. Partnerships with national academic institutions help guide these efforts towards areas of national priority, thereby enhancing the quality of outcomes, aligning them with the needs of society and the labor market, and generating tangible impact across multiple sectors. We deeply value the constructive collaboration with Ahlia University, which has contributed to the success of this initiative.”

For his part, Professor Abdulla Yusuf Abdulwahab Al Hawaj, Founding President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ahlia University, expressed his pride in the collaboration with MKF, noting that the initiative represents a qualitative step towards advancing scientific research and strengthening its prominence within Bahrain’s academic landscape. He stated that the grants reflect a growing recognition of the importance of scientific research in supporting comprehensive development, which will allow researchers to present high-quality projects that address the needs of various sectors, as well as respond to rapid challenges and developments. 

He further added that the project opens wider opportunities for students and researchers to develop innovative scientific solutions that  integrate theoretical learning with practical application in a way that supports the Kingdom’s transition towards an innovation- and knowledge-driven economy.

This initiative will further deepen the connection between the academic sector, the needs of society and the labor market, while creating a stimulating environment for distinguished researchers and students to conduct applied research with practical impact.

For details on how to apply, please contact MKF at +973 17499909, via email at [email protected], or through the official website www.mkfbh.org.