AlHijjah 15, 1433, Oct 31, 2012, SPA -- King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain expressed Bahrain's pride in hosting GCC events that reinforce deep-rooted historic relations. The Bahraini King was speaking as he received here today GCC education ministers, GCC Arab Education Bureau director general and the representatives of regional Arab and Islamic educational organizations. The audience was on the sidelines of the 22nd of the GCC education ministers' meeting, being held in Bahrain in cooperation with the GCC Arab Education Bureau. King Hamad praised efforts to promote education in the GCC member states, hailing educational achievements.