It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Ahmad Taher, a beloved faculty member of KMCM.

He will be remembered for his kindness, dedication, and the positive impact he had on all of us.

During this difficult time, we encourage everyone to support one another and keep Dr. Ahmad Taher and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

KMCM's CECS welcomed a delegation from the Bahrain Deaf Association to explore regional cooperation on advancing the legal rights of sign language interpreters.

The visiting delegation, led by Mr. Hassan Al-Ghurifi (Chairman of the Board), included Vice Chairman Mr. Fathi Saleh, Mr. Abdullah Al-Qadam (Head of the Cultural and Social Committee), and interpreter Mr. Yousif Al-Salam), were received by Mrs. Yasmeen Al-Musallam, Mr. Jaber Al-Kandari (Deputy Director of the Sign Language Center), and Dr. Khaled Al-Mutairi (Chairman of the Union of Private Training Institutes).

During the meeting, the two parties discussed the formation of a unified Gulf agreement aimed at protecting the legal status and rights of sign language interpreters across the region. The delegation praised the center’s efforts in raising awareness and supporting the Deaf community.

The visit also included a tour of the training facilities and classrooms at KMCM, followed by an exchange of ideas to host joint conferences and workshops to strengthen Gulf-wide collaboration in the field of sign language education and interpretation.