MANAMA: University graduates are Bahrain's precious assets and pillars of national development, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa said yesterday.

He was speaking as he received Philippines president's special envoy to the GCC and AMA Educational Group chairman Dr Amable R Aguiluz.

He described students who step out from their universities into the world as added value to the development march led by His Majesty King Hamad.

"We are happy to see Bahrain turn into an incubator for international universities known for quality education and academic credentials," the Premier said.