We are proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement by the ICT Department at Kingdom University, which has once again demonstrated innovation, national pride, and creative excellence. On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the prestigious Bahrainouna Competition was held at the national level, with participants from more than 200 entries representing universities and educational institutions across the Kingdom of Bahrain.
We congratulate Ms. Noora Alrowaiei and Ms. Marwah Assim for winning First and Second Place, respectively, in this competitive and widely celebrated event. Their submissions earned top votes from the public, placing Kingdom University firmly at the forefront of this national initiative.
About the Competition:
The Bahrainouna Competition is a nationwide initiative focused on promoting Bahrainโs core national values, such as unity, justice, loyalty, and pride in identity, while also shedding light on the Kingdomโs vision for advancement in the modern world. Participants used creative multimedia to reflect how Bahrain balances tradition with innovation.
With over 200 powerful submissions, the competition was judged through public voting, emphasizing community engagement and nationwide appreciation for the participants’ creativity.
Our Winning Participants:
Ms. Noora produced an inspiring and emotional video composed of vivid images from across Bahrain, accompanied by a heartfelt narration in her own voice. Her message celebrated the rich culture, unity, and patriotism of the Bahraini people, highlighting their deep-rooted love for the nation and their shared mission of raising Bahrainโs flag with pride and honor.
Ms. Marwah participated with two creative video entries, both demonstrating the powerful use of AI technology and forward-thinking storytelling:
- Video One: โA Young Girl’s Journey in Bahrainโ
Through a cartoon-style character, this video depicted a young girl sharing her experience visiting Bahrain. The narrative focused on the hospitality and kindness of the Bahraini people, emphasizing values like unity, honesty, cooperation, and justice. The video also showcased Bahrainโs progress in technology, architecture, and renewable energy, presenting the Kingdom as a nation that honors its values while embracing a forward-looking vision.
2. Video Two: โAlMunther Satellite โ Bahrain in Spaceโ
The second video focused on Bahrainโs incredible achievement in launching the AlMunther Satellite, a proud symbol of the nationโs advancement in space exploration, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge technology. The video highlighted how the satellite was developed by Bahraini talent, showcasing the capabilities and innovation of Bahrainis to compete and excel on the national, regional, and global stages. This contribution powerfully reflected the competitionโs goal to illustrate Bahrainโs national values and future readiness.
Other Proud Participants
We also extend our recognition to Prof. Saad Znad, esteemed faculty member from the College of Business Administration and Director of the Entrepreneurship Center / Acting Head of the Community Engagement and Continuing Education Unit, who participated in this meaningful competition. His involvement further reinforces Kingdom Universityโs commitment to national development and community engagement.
A Moment of Pride for Kingdom University
The achievements of Ms. Noora Alrowaiei and Ms. Marwah Assim are not only a source of immense pride for the Kingdom University community but also a clear reflection of the talent, creativity, and national spirit that thrives within our institution. Their contributions perfectly align with Bahrainโs vision of merging tradition with innovation, and their success highlights KUโs ongoing mission to represent excellence in education, innovation, and national identity.
We congratulate all our participants and extend sincere gratitude to them for raising the KU flag high on such a distinguished national platform.