Kuwait Finance House - Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain), Bahrain's leading commercial and investment bank, participated as diamond sponsor of the 2nd E-Learning Conference entitled "E-Learning and Quality Education & Training: Output Quality Assurance", held from 28-30 April 2008, under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Governor of the Southern Governorate and organized by the University of Bahrain. The global conference panel included an international delegation of leading experts and speakers which attracted attendees from over 30 countries. The 2nd E-Learning Conference is recognised as a platform to raise awareness on various topics and issues related to e-learning in today's world. The conference was aimed at creating awareness on how e-learning has the ability to contribute to raising standards of quality assurance on education, training and output. It also featured the exchange of experiences with associations specialized in academic accreditation of e-learning programs especially dealing with quality assurance standards. Mr. Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat, General Manager of KFH-Bahrain said "The strong moral fiber of our society is reflected in the way we take care of our youth and we remain committed to nurturing the kingdom's leaders of the future. Our support of such an event is in line with KFH-Bahrain's socially responsible initiative towards our society and our country and we are proud to be part of this meaningful event." Previously, KFH - Bahrain sponsored the E-Learning Center at the University of Bahrain, which was used to introduce a Videoconferencing Hall which carries the name " Kuwait Finance House Videoconferencing Hall". Today, the center conducts a variety of activities within the hall, but in particular allows for live video conferencing sessions with Yale students and the American Studies Students at Bahrain University.