Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, personally welcomed students at the start of the new academic year during a tour of the College, engaging directly with them in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The occasion provided an opportunity for open dialogue between students and academic leadership, allowing students to share their first impressions, aspirations and expectations for the year ahead, while reinforcing the College’s commitment to maintaining close and meaningful engagement with its student community from the very first day.
As part of the visit, Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, accompanied by Ms. Fatema Ali, Director of studies at Vatel Bahrain, visited several classrooms to personally welcome students. During the visits, they engaged in informal conversations about preparations for the new academic year, listened to students' comments and questions, and extended their best wishes for a successful and rewarding year.
Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stated: “These encounters offer a valuable opportunity to connect with our students, share in their enthusiasm as they embark on a new academic year, and gain a closer understanding of what they hope to achieve. We want every student to feel genuinely welcomed, valued and supported, with open lines of communication between students and academic leadership. This personal connection is essential to fostering mutual trust and nurturing a close-knit college community built on collaboration and a shared sense of belonging.”