RCSI Bahrain celebrated Bahrain’s 48th National Day and the twentieth anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s ascension to the throne, with a gathering of students and staff.

The campus was decorated with the Kingdom’s colours and students turned up in traditional outfits, a photo archive of Bahrain from the past to the present was screened, and guests were introduced to aspects of Bahrain’s traditions. Guests were also treated to live cooking stations of traditional food and drinks, henna and calligraphy stations, giveaways and many more, all in a traditional Bahraini themed setting.

RCSI Bahrain President, Professor Sameer Otoom, extended his congratulations on behalf of the University to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa; His Royal Highness the 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, and to the people of Bahrain on the Kingdom's National Day.