CPISP’s Platinum Sponsorship category is consid-ered the highest category of sponsorship of the programme. There are a total of 7 sponsors in this category. The total value of monetary support pro-vided within this category is BHD 1 million.

Established in 1999, the programme, which is funded by HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, and First Deputy Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa as well as various local and international organi-sations and individuals, aims to nurture the minds of future generations of Bahraini leaders through educational initiatives. The programme provides Bahrain’s most gifted and talented youth the opportunity to learn at the finest international educational institu-tions as well as providing them with career development support and training.

Each year, CPISP awards 10  fully funded univer-sity scholarships to young men and women from both governmental and private secondary schools, based on their academic merit. Since the pro-gramme’s inception, over 160 of Bahrain’s bright-est high school graduates have been selected to pursue higher education degrees at top interna-tional universities around the world.

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Opportunity to learnFully funded scholarships

Abu Dhabi

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa yesterday attended

the opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum in the Island of Saadiyat in the UAE capital.

The opening ceremony celebrates the completion of the museum ten years after the signing of an 30-year agreement between the UAE and France initially reported to be worth $1.1 billion.

“The museum, inspired by the Arab architecture, has become a new destination that mingles the global historical heritage with contemporary creations, thus reflecting the UAE openness to all cultures and civilisations and keenness on building bridges of science and knowledge with all peoples in the world,” said HM the King in his address.

HM the King congratulated the United Arab Emirates, led by UAE President Shaikh Khalifa bin

Zayed Al-Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and UAE Armed Forces Deputy Supreme Commander Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, on the opening of the cultural milestone, the first world-standard museum in the Arab region and the Middle East.

HM, the King hailed deep-rooted fraternal relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, lauding advanced cooperation on all levels, particularly culture, arts and museums.

Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the grand opening ceremony.

Earlier, HM the King was received at the museum by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler His Highness

Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and UAE Armed Forces Deputy Supreme Commander HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Executive Council Deputy Chairman HH Shaikh Hazza bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and other senior officials.

HM, the King and other senior attendees toured different sections of the museum which showcases artworks and artefacts reflecting past and contemporary world human heritage.

HM, the King also saw a collection of acquisitions and rare religious manuscripts which date back to old historical civilizations.

King Hamad also held cordial talks with heads of state, who attended the opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, focusing on Bahrain’s relations with their countries.

-Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Advisor for Political and Economic Affairs at the Court of the Crown

Prince, Member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Finance and Administrative Committee of CPISP

-Shaikh Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, The Chairman of GFH

“The move reflects the Group’s commitment to support-ing various educational initiatives that are instrumental to developing the Kingdom’s gifted young leaders,”

“We are delighted to participate in HRH the Crown Prince’s vision for the development of young Bahrainis,”

The Crown Prince International Scholarship Programme (CPISP) has announced GFH Financial Group (GFH) as a platinum spon-sor for CPISP. Following a signing ceremony held in GFH’s prem-ises, the group provided its first monetary support of BD200,000.  

The Louvre comes to Abu Dhabi

© GRAPHIC NEWSSources: BuroHappold, World Architecture, The Telegraph Picture: Gabriel Jorby

“Museum city”: 23 galleries housedin 55 buildings scattered arounddome, built to resemble Arab village

Dome: Measures 180m in diameter,shading two-thirds of museum.Structure appears to float over water,as its four supporting pillarsare hidden within building

Dome: Measures 180m in diameter,shading two-thirds of museum.Structure appears to float over water,as its four supporting pillarsare hidden within building

ArchitectJean NouvelConstruction2009-2017Estimated cost$1.3 billion

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The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first foreign branch of the Parisian landmark,will house a permanent collection of more than 600 artworks from across

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Geometry: Almost 8,000 metal “stars”repeated at various sizes and anglesin eight layers to create lace-like form

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“Rain of light”: Gaps in roof allowsunlight to filter into gallery spaces,reminiscent of overlapping palm trees

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HM King Hamad with leaders of Arab nations and French president during the opening ceremony