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In a new international achievement in the field of public administration, Her Excellency Dr. Shaikha Rana Bint Isa Bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Director General of the Institute of Public Administration, has been elected as a member of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) for the term 2025–2028, representing institutes of public administration in the Middle East region. On this occasion, Her Excellency Dr. Shaikha Rana Bint Isa Bin Duaij Al Khalifa expressed her great pride in this international achievement, which reflects the level of global recognition and confidence in the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pioneering role and its distinguished capabilities in administrative development and institutional capacity building. This progress comes under the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the directives of the Government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and their continued commitment to advancing administrative development in the Kingdom to broader horizons in support of comprehensive national development. Her Excellency added that her election to this international position highlights the advanced standing achieved by the Kingdom of Bahrain on the global stage, as well as its notable accomplishments in public administration. She emphasized that Bahrain’s highly qualified national competencies position it as an effective partner capable of shaping the future of public administration globally. Her Excellency further noted that representing the Kingdom of Bahrain in IASIA will contribute to strengthening productive regional and international partnerships, facilitating the exchange of expertise and best practices, and enhancing the quality of government services across various sectors. It will also support the Institute of Public Administration in continuing its active role in developing national talent and adopting global best practices in governance and management, thereby reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a leading hub for administrative development at both regional and international levels. It is worth noting that the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is an entity affiliated with the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS). It is dedicated to advancing education and training in public administration and promoting cooperation among schools and institutes of administration at both regional and international levels. Its membership includes a distinguished group of governmental and academic institutions from around the world.