College of Information Technology Takes Part in the 29th Meeting of the GCC Committee of Deans of Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Planning, & Computer Science

Dean of the College of Information Technology at the University of Bahrain, Dr. Mazen Ali, participated in the 29th meeting of the Committee of Deans of Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Planning, and Computer Science in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meeting was held virtually on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, and was coordinated by Kuwait University.

The meeting comes as part of efforts to strengthen academic cooperation among higher education institutions in the GCC countries and to discuss topics of common interest that contribute to advancing education and scientific research in engineering, architecture, planning, and computer science. It also aims to support joint initiatives and the exchange of expertise among member colleges, in line with the objectives of joint Gulf action.

The College continues its active engagement in the Committee’s work, particularly in the student track, through participation in joint initiatives and activities targeting students of computer science colleges across the GCC countries. These contributions help promote student exchange, develop technical and innovation skills, and give students the opportunity to engage with their peers at the Gulf level, supporting the preparation of qualified national talent capable of keeping pace with the rapid developments in the information technology sector.

Dr. Mazen Ali affirmed the College’s commitment, as a representative of the University of Bahrain, to active participation in the Committee’s work and to contributing to initiatives that enhance the quality of higher education and support academic and research advancement across the GCC countries.

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