Bahrain's Education Minister participates in sport festival

Manama, Dec.7 (BNA): Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi took part in the “Bahrain Merits” national sport festival. The Directorate of Physical Education, Scouts and Guides held the event at the Dohat Arad Park and Reserve as part of festivities marking Bahrain’s National Day and the Accession of His Majesty the King to the throne. More than 3000 students from different educational levels and a number of ministryofficials took part in the festival which included sport and popular games, in addition to other activities and contests aimed at fostering the values of citizenship, human rights and school health. The minister toured the festival, which included twenty-five corners before taking part in a three-kilometre-long march along with students and officials.