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A Word from the Director

On behalf of the organizing committee,
I am honored and delighted to welcome
you to the 1st International Conference on
Foundation Programs at Art Rotana Hotel,
Amwaj, Kingdom of Bahrain.
The theme of this conference “Foundation
Programs in Higher Education: Gateway
to Success” is an excellent opportunity
for individuals, institutions and decision
makers involved in the design and execution
of foundation programs to learn about
the challenges facing practitioners in this
area. The conference will feature a highly
interactive and stimulating program including plenary sessions, workshops
and parallel sessions. Therefore, we hope that it will provide the ideal
environment to stimulate ideas and establish collaborations as well as initiate
intense discussions. In addition to exchanging views and sharing experiences
in the field, the conference also strives to offer extended networking
opportunities among delegates to meet and interact with leading experts.

Finally, I would like to thank you all for attending our 1st International
Conference. And a big thank you to our strategic partner Tamkeen and all
the sponsors for their continuing support. Special thanks are also due to
the organizing committee who has worked extremely hard for the details of
important aspects of the conference program. I gratefully acknowledge all
their great efforts.

I wish you all an enjoyable and stimulating conference and also a relaxing stay
in our spectacular and beautiful country.

Dr. Ghada Ahmed Jasim
Director, English Language Center
University of Bahrain

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