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Under the Slogan (Vision 2030 Challenges, Opportunities and Achievements)
Under the Slogan (Vision 2030 Challenges, Opportunities and Achievements)
UOB Celebrates the Glorious National Day Virtually
14 December 2020
On the occasion of the National Day, the University of Bahrain (UOB) is holding a celebration with a variety of activities under the slogan: (Vision 2030: Challenges, Opportunities and Achievements) on Tuesday (15 December 2020) at twelve o'clock in the afternoon via the online platform Microsoft Teams.
The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al-Maliki, stated that: “UOB has always held National Day celebrations in a distinctive way, and this year as the country celebrates the forty-ninth national day of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the 21st anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa accession to the throne, the university continues to hold this annual national celebration, but in an innovative way.
Furthermore, he said that the celebration programme shall include several diverse and innovative events, which will be held remotely to be in line with the national precautionary measures to combat Covid-19.
Also, Dr. Al-Maliki indicated that celebration programme will start with a speech by the President of UOB, Dr. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, and another speech by the Dean, to be followed by various National Day competitions, including cultural competitions, the National Day Knights Contest, and other competitions for people with disabilities, where participants answer through Kahoot application.
Moreover, she added that the Deanship will hold comprehensive arts competitions for several arts, including a competition for the most beautiful painting under the title: (Vision 2030 Challenges, Opportunities and Achievements) for three categories: (children, amateurs and professionals), a visual arts competition (Arabic calligraphy - traditional and digital drawing), musical and solo recital competitions, and theatrical competitions of acting a theatrical scene. Also, a competition will be held under the title: (We celebrate from home), which aims to highlight the beauty of celebrating the National Day from home in light of the current conditions of the pandemic.
Also, Dean Al-Maliki referred to holding an art exhibition and various events, including: conveying congratulations on the occasion of the National Day, musical performances, and national films screenings.
Sustainable Development Goals:
4 Quality education
Key Words:
National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain, University of Bahrain, Vision 2030: Challenges, Opportunities and Achievements, Deanship of Student Affairs, 49th National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Arts competitions
Student Affairs at UOB Celebrates IDPD
Student Affairs at UOB Celebrates IDPD
Prof. Hamza confirms: The University is Committed to Supporting the Provision of Infrastructure and Services that Meet the Needs of People with Disabilities
The President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, confirmed UOB’s commitment to providing all means of support and aid for students with disabilities, in order to provide infrastructure and services that suit the needs of students of UOB from this segment, and enable them to benefit from the University’s services and facilities similar to their peers and fellow students, expressing at the same time his pride in how outstanding students with disabilities at UOB are.
During the participation of Prof. Hamza in the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), which was organized by UOB on Tuesday evening (8 December 2020), he stated in his speech that “We at UOB are proud of our dear students with disabilities and are committed to providing all means of support and assistance to them to enable them to achieve scientific and academic accomplishment in an appropriate environment and an atmosphere that motivates them to be creative and excel, thanks to the unlimited support provided by our wise leadership to our National University at various levels, on top of which is the support for the disabled category and the personal attention provided by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince and Honorable Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the late Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, may God have mercy on him, and the initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Vice President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the Olympic Committee Bahraini, in the field of empowering and supporting people with disabilities, which would develop and grow the skills and capabilities of people with disabilities, which would reflect on enhancing their integration and contribute to encouraging them to participate in the Kingdom’s development process. "
Through the virtual communication platform Microsoft Teams, Prof. Hamzah pointed out that “UOB’s focus on people with disabilities comes within the national strategy for persons with disabilities, which is based on the vision of the Kingdom of Bahrain government on building a Bahraini society with solidarity, compassion and justice. "
Moreover, the President of UOB, Prof. Hamzah, indicated that UOB has invested the capabilities and resources to provide the infrastructure, facilities and services that suit the needs of UOB students from this segment, and enable them to benefit from the University's services and facilities similar to their peers and fellow students in an equal manner that makes it easier for them to spend their University day and benefit from all academic programs and cultural, sports, and artistic activities and other extra-curricular activities that the University provides for students to refine their personal skills and abilities.
Also, he praised the capabilities of people with disabilities and said: “The creative abilities and innovations that people with disabilities have deserve to be given the opportunity and to allow them to move towards transforming their dreams, aspirations and goals into a tangible and prominent reality in their lives and societies with persistence, determination and willpower, and that is by providing them with facilities and support to overcome the difficulties they face, support their aspirations and hopes, and facilitate their path, so that they can be effective in all sites and forums. "
For her part, the Dean of Student Affairs at UOB, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al-Malki, congratulated the participants in IDPD, and thanked the rational leadership for its great interest in people with disabilities and the support that the Kingdom provides to this important segment of society and for believing in their role in building the country and consolidating the bonds of society, and in the great energies and capabilities of such individuals, which have contributed and continue to contribute to the development of various sectors.
Also, the Dean of Student Affairs highlighted Bahraini models who excelled in all fields, including those with disabilities who have achieved unforgettable accomplishments in various fields.
For their part, students with disabilities expressed their happiness and appreciation for the efforts made by UOB and the Deanship of Student Affairs in their continuous assistance and encouragement, praising the great interest that the University gives to students with disabilities and fulfilling their requirements continuously. As the celebration witnessed statements by several students with disabilities and their parents.
It’s worth mentioning that the celebration was organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs at UOB, aiming to highlight the talents of students with disabilities, emphasize the creative and positive aspects of students with disabilities, and inspire students to be motivated, persistent and defiant by participating in various programs.
The celebration included a variety of musical and poetic events performed by students with disabilities, a short film entitled A Success Story, done by a group of students with disabilities who graduated from UOB, a drawing contest, and intellectual competitions, in addition to a song performed by a group of students with disabilities.
Sustainable Development Goals:
3 Good health and well-being.
4 Quality education.
10 Reduced inequalities.
Key Words:
International Day for Persons with Disabilities, University of Bahrain, Corona, Persons with Disabilities, Wise Leadership, Deanship of Student Affairs, National Strategy for Persons with Disabilities, University of Bahrain,
UOB Celebrates IDPD Tomorrow (Tuesday)
UOB Celebrates IDPD Tomorrow (Tuesday)
Corresponding with the World Health Organization’s celebrations of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), and under the patronage of the President of the University of Bahrain (UOB) Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, the University is celebrating IDPD on Tuesday (8 December 2020).
The celebration is organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs at UOB and it aims to highlight the talents of students with disabilities, emphasize the creative and positive aspects of students with disabilities, and inspire students to be motivated, persistent and defiant by participating in various programs.
On this occasion, it is planned that the President of the University, Prof. Hamzah, and the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al-Maliki will both give a speech during the celebration.
The celebration will include a variety of musical and poetic events executed by students with disabilities, in addition to a short film entitled “A Success Story” done by a group of students with disabilities who graduated from UOB, a drawing contest, and intellectual competitions, in addition to a song performed by members of the Music Club with the participation of a group of students with disabilities.
Sustainable Development Goals:
3 Good health and well-being
4 Quality education.
10 Reduced inequalities.
Key Words:
International Day for Persons with Disabilities, University of Bahrain, Corona, Persons with Disabilities, A Day for Everyone, World Health Organization , Not All Disabilities Are Visible.
UOB Students Learn the Importance of Extracurricular Activity in Skills Development
UOB Students Learn the Importance of Extracurricular Activity in Skills Development
Within the Steps to Academic Success Program, the Guidance and Counseling Department at the Deanship of Student Affairs at the University of Bahrain (UOB) organized a lecture for students, entitled: "University Life Between Academic Achievement and Extracurricular Activity." which aims to develop students' skills in various fields through several activities.
The lecture was presented on the virtual communication platform (Microsoft Teams) by the Assistant Professor at Department of Information Systems at College of Information Technology, Dr. Resala Abdullah Al-Adraj, in which she talked about the concept of student activities, the role of activities in developing social responsibility and hobbies, and the impact of extracurricular activity on social relations, in addition to its impact on the cultural level.
Also, Dr. Al-Darraj stated that student activities are the link between the university stage and the labor market because they help students develop the skills required in the labor market, and train them to take responsibility in completing the tasks assigned to them and that extracurricular student activities provide an opportunity to build positive relationships and experiment with different types of personalities.
The Steps to Academic Success Program is organized by the Guidance and Counseling Department and it includes a series of lectures and workshops organized every semester to developing students' motivation towards learning, raising the level of their ambitions, and developing their cognitive abilities and scientific expertise.
Sustainable Development Goals:
4 Quality education.
key words:
Deanship of Student Affairs, Department of Guidance and Counseling, Student Activities, Lectures, Students, University of Bahrain, Social Responsibility,
