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In Cooperation with Local Partners and MIT University

In Cooperation with Local Partners and MIT University

UOB Prepares for a Global Research Project on Sustainable Building

 

22 November 2020

The President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, confirmed that the University is looking forward to conducting joint scientific research and promoting research production, in order to reach applied scientific solutions to society challenges and problems.

In a speech during a seminar on research participation in smart urbanization projects on Wednesday (18 November 2020), Prof. Hamzah stated that the University focuses on the importance of partnering with prestigious scientific institutions to benefit from their expertise and emphasize research capacities of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The seminar discussed a set of projects proposed by the institutions participating in the event, in preparation for choosing one research topic to be submitted to the global support providers for the research in which UOB, the institutions that proposed the selected research project, and the American University of MIT are participating.

The authorities that participated in the seminar included the Supreme Council for the Environment, the Survey and Land Registration Authority, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency, Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah), Bahrain Institute for Banking and Finance (BIBF), Urban Planning and Development Authority, and the Information and eGovernment Authority.

Moreover, the coordinator of the seminar and Director of the E-Learning Center at UOB, Dr. Fay Abdullah Al Khalifa, praised the ideas and proposals of the participating parties on sustainable urbanization and methods to reach the best smart solutions.

Also, she stated that "The participants provided an outstanding set of important ideas and urgent issues that contribute to raising the sustainability system in the built environment in three axes, which are: smart transportation systems, education, and smart and sustainable urbanization strategies."

Furthermore, Dr. Fay Al Khalifa stated that companies and government organizations submitted nine proposals, which were diverse in their presentation, starting from methods of using green roofs, air quality, smart and electrical transportation, to the importance of focusing on education and people, and that is to clarify and deepen the concept of urban sustainability in the different stages of education, and to include standards for practicing sustainable professions as one of the pillars of the success of Bahrain Vision 2030, indicating that the proposed ideas are not concerned with the next five years only, as they will contribute to changing Bahrain's future for decades to come.

For her part, member of the faculty at the College of Engineering at the University, Dr. Nihal Ali Al-Murbati, referred to the role that the Smart Sustainable Urbanization Research Lab at UOB is expected to play in supporting the foundations of scientific research and accelerating urban progress, pointing out that it can be used to support proposed strategies in the areas of smart and sustainable building.

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality education

8 Decent work and economic growth

9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

11 Sustainable cities and communities

13 Climate Action

17 Partnerships for the goals

Key Words

Promoting Research Production, MIT University, Smart Solutions, Green Roofs, Air Quality, Smart and Electrical Transportation, University of Bahrain Smart and Sustainable Urbanization Research Lab, Smart Transportation Systems

2025-04-24T18:47:50+03:00November 21, 2020|e-learning center, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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UOB Organizes the Second Edition of the Second International Conference on Resilience and Sustainability

UOB Organizes the Second Edition of the Second International Conference on Resilience and Sustainability

Prof. Hamza Calls for Promoting Innovative and Sustainable Solutions to Confront the Pandemic

 The President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, called on universities, research centers and higher education institutions to contribute to limiting the damage of the Covid-19 pandemic by promoting innovative solutions and actively searching for possible creative solutions to comply with local and global visions of sustainability and resilience.

This came during the opening session of the Second International Conference on Resilience and Sustainability organized by UOB with the strategic support of the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning.

Prof. Hamzah stated that "Global visions are increasingly focusing on the challenge of the cities sustainability, and this is what the Forum is discussing, especially in light of the pandemic’s impacts on the economic, social and health dimensions."

Furthermore, he continued, "People around the world are concerned about their lifestyles and livelihoods in urban areas, where businesses are exposed to risks, therefore, governments are increasing their spending capacity and acting flexibly to accommodate sudden changes in their priorities."

Moreover, the President of UOB stressed the importance of dealing with sustainability issues in research projects, so that science and research are integrated with planning policies and design applications.

The Conference was held under the title "Technology Empowerment and Innovation in Structural Plans”, aiming to build resilience and collaboration across disciplines and advanced research to achieve biodiversity, urban environmental networks, and multifunctional connectivity.

For his part, the Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Mohammed Redha Qadir, stated in a speech during the opening session “We are pleased to meet today to discuss, cooperate, negotiate ideas and envision civil solutions and innovative conclusions that may constitute a positive change in our built environment and ensure its sustainability.”

Also, Dr. Qadir indicated that the Conference is the third in a series of international conferences run by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at UOB during the year 2020, and that since its inception, the Deanship has developed a comprehensive strategy to enhance graduate studies programs and support scientific research to reflect UOB’s fundamental role as the national university in the Kingdom.

Furthermore, he pointed out that the Deanship strives to provide the best research opportunities for postgraduate students at the University, so that they can in their turn provide better services to society.

It’s worth mentioning that the Conference covered 77 papers discussing many aspects of sustainability in the built environment, highlighting various innovative solutions in building information, modeling, energy consumption, business systems, finance, management, engineering, building design, information technology, and solutions that can contribute to achieving economic growth and sustainable development goals.

Also, the Conference was held over 17 technical sessions covering a wide range of modern topics to develop recent initiatives to achieve Bahrain's 2030 vision and global sustainability goals.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

3 Good health and Well-Being

4 Quality Education

8 Decent work and economic growth

9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

13 Climate Action

17 Partnerships for the goals

 

Key Words

Reducing the damage of the Covid-19 pandemic, local and global visions of sustainability and resilience, the sustainability challenge for cities, living in urban areas, innovative solutions in building information, modeling, energy consumption, business systems, finance, management, engineering, building design, information technology, achieving economic growth goals, sustainable development

2025-04-24T18:47:52+03:00November 20, 2020|SDG 17, SDG 4|
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The Importance of Professional Certificates for University Students to Prepare them for the Labor Market

Consensus on the Importance of Employability Skills and including them in courses...

Prof. Hamzah:

The Importance of Professional Certificates for University Students to Prepare them for the Labor Market

Refining Students' Skills and Enabling them to Adapt to Independent Learning Methods

The President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, stressed the importance of professional certificates offered by the University to students to prepare them for the labor market and increase their employment opportunities, referring to the programs that shall refine students' skills and encourage entrepreneurship, as it is one of the most important tributaries of business now and in the future.

This came during the opening session of the International Conference on Foundation Programs organized by the English Language Center at the UOB through visual communication technology on Tuesday (10 November 2020) and for a period of three days.  

The opening session was moderated by Mr. Cameron Mirza and was attended by the President of UOB, along with: Managing Director and CEO of Kuwait Finance House Abdul Hakeem Al-Khayyat, Director of Education and Training Development at the Economic Development Board Jeff Hancock, Director of Business Development and the Middle East Program for Educational Services Simon Peters, Director of Human Resources at Zain Bahrain Dana Bukhamas, and Head of Corporate Communications at National Bank of Bahrain Hisham Abu Alfateh.

The conference discussed 42 research papers and reviewed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the higher education and employment sector and the promotion of higher education goals within the 2030 Economic Vision.

The conference was held for the third time with the title of: “Expanding the Scope of Learning in Higher Education Outside Class: Integrating Life and Employability Skills” and was sponsored by the President of UOB, Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah.

Prof. Riyad Hamzah discussed the recent scientific and specialized trends, graduate and undergraduate programs related to artificial intelligence, big data, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, cloud computing, network security, and more. Also, he pointed out that UOB is in the final stage of moving its entire infrastructure and applications into Amazon’s cloud, which will help in accelerating the digital transformation process.

Furthermore, the President of the University praised the conference and its topics that support sustainable development goals of the United Nations Development Program in terms of quality of education, with a focus on providing technical and professional skills for employment and entrepreneurship, noting the importance of "working to refine students' skills and enabling them to adapt to independent learning methods to ensure their career success in the future. "

The International Conference on Foundation Programs is organized by the University's English Language Center and it examines the most vital issues affecting the future of higher education in the period from 10 to 12 of this November.

The conference was held for the third time with the title of: “Expanding the Scope of Learning in Higher Education Outside Class: Integrating Life and Employability Skills” (ILES) and was sponsored by the President of UOB, Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah.

The participants in the opening session unanimously agreed on the centrality of job skills and the need to include them in academic programs, noting, in this context, the need to strengthen teaching methods in crises in line with the sustainable development goals.

Also, they stressed the need to adapt legislation and review it to create inventive methods of higher education, and to launch initiatives to support university students, develop their skills, and teach them modern technology, which is now running many processes in various sectors.

Moreover, Dr. Ghada Ahmed Jassim, Director of the English Language Center at UOB stated: “Due to the distinguished response from participants in submitting research papers and presentations to this innovative electronic conference, it has been decided to extend the session from two days to three days, as one of the highlights of the conference will be its launch with four main speakers, in addition to the opening session accompanied by an interactive panel debate."

Also, she pointed out that "the electronic conference aims to review the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the higher education and employment sector, and to promote higher education goals within Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030," noting that the event "supports the sustainable development goals of the United Nations Development Program (Goal 4) on quality education, with a focus on providing technical and professional skills for employment and entrepreneurship, and contributing to refine students' skills and enabling them to adapt to independent learning methods to ensure their career success in the future, as the conference seeks to strengthen teaching methods in crises in line with the sustainable development goals.

Furthermore, the CEO Kuwait Finance House Abdul Hakeem Al-Khayyat recommended enhancing communication to bridge the gap between higher education and the labor market, noting the importance of developing a strategy to integrate organizational behavior and leadership skills in academic programs to enhance future job opportunities in line with Bahrain's 2030 Vision.

For her part, Dana Bukhamas emphasized the importance and necessity of investing in building the capabilities and energies of the youth, along with developing academic programs.

The Director of Language Research and Education at Cambridge University Press, Ben Knight, was the first speaker and he gave a presentation entitled “How can English language programs improve students’ employment skills?” followed by five scholarly papers on the originality of texts in the English learning classes and linking it to employability skills.

Also, Dr. Paul Robertson and Dr. Ramon Medriano gave a speech on behalf of the Asian EFL Journal Editorial, which will publish the research papers presented at the Conference. The conference concluded on its first day with a speech by Dr. Keith Fulse, who is an English Language Professor for non-English speakers at the University of Central Florida.

2025-04-24T18:47:58+03:00November 11, 2020|English Language Center, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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In Cooperation With UNDP

In Cooperation With UNDP

UOB Examines the Effects of the Pandemic on the Future of Education

 

02/11/2020

In cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the University of Bahrain (UOB) organized a symposium entitled "The Impact of Covid-19 on the Future of Education", as part of a development program provided by the United Nations to assist Arab countries in their efforts to enhance the prospects for inclusive growth, job opportunities and livelihoods at both national and local levels, by providing local and international information, studies and skills, building on them and making use of them to consolidate sustainable development values.

The Senior Education Adviser at the UNICEF Gulf Area Office Kimberly Parekh discussed the implications of the education process and its sustainability in light of the pandemic through virtual broadcast, and presented practical experiences in education during the pandemic, the most important educational tools, teacher training, and professional development for teachers around the world, focusing primarily on in-service teacher training, higher education operations, and technical assistance to organizations such as UNICEF, the World Bank, and the Global Partnership for Education.

On his part, the Education Program Specialist at the UNESCO Gulf and Yemen Office, Danilo Padilla, spoke about the experiences of other countries in the sustainability of education through communication platforms, and explained how students are evaluated at different universities during the pandemic, stating that "We aim to assist Arab countries in their efforts to enhance the prospects for inclusive growth, job opportunities and livelihoods at the national and local levels, through economic recovery and building resilience to crises during crisis and post-crisis, with a focus on empowering women and youth, who are the most vulnerable in the Arab region.”

It’s worth mentioning that UOB had signed a joint cooperation agreement with UNDP last year (2019), and the cooperation aims to achieve and promote sustainable development goals and include these goals in most scientific events such as conferences and seminars held by UOB, in addition to student projects and activities organized by the University, in line with government initiatives and directions.

 

Sustainable Development Goals:

4 Quality education.

17 Partnerships for the goals

 

Key Words:

The effects of the pandemic on the future of education, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the development of educational methods, University of Bahrain, virtual learning in Bahrain, the sustainability of education in light of the pandemic

2025-04-24T18:47:59+03:00November 2, 2020|SDG 17, SDG 4|
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Breast Cancer Awareness

UOB Joins the World in Raising Breast Cancer Awareness

through a Virtual Lecture

 

The University of Bahrain (UOB) participated in the campaign led by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of the dangers of breast cancer, in the month of (Pink October), and in this context, the Department of Media and University Relations organized a lecture entitled: “Breast tumors ... prevention ... and early detection” on Monday (12 October 2020) which aims to educate the affiliates of UOB about the causes and factors of breast cancer and methods of prevention, through a virtual communication platform.

Family medicine consultant at Al Salam Specialist Hospital, Dr. Ghufran Ahmed Jassim, spoke on the causes and factors of breast cancer. In this context, she said that "The most important factors are genetics, hormones, and weight."

Also, Dr. Jassim explained the main symptoms that require immediate examination to medically diagnose the disease, in addition to the monthly self-examination method, and the mechanism used in this examination, as well as the importance of conducting self-examination starting from the age of twenty and mammogram examinations for those in their forties, periodically every two years. Furthermore, Dr. Jassim explained breast cancer treatments depending on its size, stage, age of the patient, and her general health condition.  

Dr. Jassim urged viewers on the importance of learning positive lifestyles in order to combat and overcome the disease.

This lecture comes within the activities of the World Health Organization on the Breast Cancer Awareness Month corresponding to the first of October of every year worldwide, which is a month that helps in increasing interest in this disease and providing the necessary support to raise awareness of its seriousness and early detection and treatment, as well as providing patients with palliative care.

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancers among women in the developed and developing countries alike, and rates of this type of cancer have been rising steadily in recent years, especially in low- and middle-income countries, due to the increase in life expectancy, higher urbanization and adoption of unhealthy lifestyles.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

3 Good health and well-being

4 Quality education

17 Partnerships for the goals

 

Key Words

Breast cancer, pink October, early detection, mammogram, Department of Media and University Relations, University of Bahrain

2025-04-24T18:48:01+03:00October 22, 2020|Media & University Relations, SDG 17, SDG 3, SDG 4|
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Coronavirus Under the Scope

Participants in the "Coronavirus Under the Scope" Symposium at UOB:

We are Still in Desperate Need for Continued Safety and Health Precautions

 

Participants in the " Coronavirus Under the Scope" symposium stressed the importance of preserving the safety and health of citizens and residents in the Kingdom of Bahrain, praising the community's awareness and solidarity in adhering to the precautionary measures and the achievements and progress made in addressing the pandemic since last January 2020.

The symposium was organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs at the University of Bahrain (UOB) on a virtual communication platform on Thursday (16 October 2020) under the sponsorship of the University President Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah and in his presence, during which speakers called for the importance of citizens and residents in the Kingdom of Bahrain to feel a sense of responsibility towards the efforts made by the National Taskforce, the medical staff and volunteers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the opening of the symposium, the President of the University praised the performance of the National Taskforce and health staff in confronting and combating the Corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic and expressed his pride in what the Kingdom of Bahrain has achieved in dealing with the pandemic, as well as the joint cooperation between all the people of the country. Also, he praised the efforts of front-line medical staff in combating this pandemic, expressing his gratitude and appreciation to the National Taskforce led by the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, First Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Coordinating Committee of the National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (Covid-19), His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

As the Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Maryam Ebrahim Al-Hajiri, first spoke about " Health Status and the Role of the National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus” and pointed to the amount of progress the national taskforce and medical teams have achieved since its formation. Moreover, Dr. Al-Hajiri explained that the National Taskforce started with 300 examinations per day, “then we reached ten thousand examinations per day,” confirming that the total number of examinations amounted to more than one and a half million examinations during the first half of October, and that the number of those infected is 76 thousand, while the number of people who recovered is 72 thousand.

Also, Dr. Al-Hajiri indicated that the number of people infected is declining, thanks to God and to the efforts of the National Taskforce and medical teams that are doing their best to address the Corona pandemic (Covid-19), in addition to the community’s cooperation and awareness.

Dr. Al-Hajiri reviewed the tasks accomplished by the National Taskforce, noting that since its formation in January of the current year 2020, the National Taskforce has worked to develop proactive plans, take precautionary measures that are in line with the recommendations of the World Health Organization, and many preventive measures to limit the spread of the virus, and apply the most precise standards for tracking the impact of contacts through surveillance and investigation, increasing the capacity of hospitals, quarantine center, and treatment center, working to increase laboratory examinations, increasing intensive care equipment in all sites at the highest level, developing a complete plan to employ, qualify and train the necessary manpower, manage cases, and improve treatment capacity, which was reflected in the rate of recovery going up to 95% of the total infected.

Furthermore, Dr. Al-Hajiri stated that "The Kingdom of Bahrain is the first in the Arab world to carry out clinical vaccine trials, as the sincere efforts led by the Crown Prince His Highness the Prince led to preserving the safety and health of citizens and residents in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the National Taskforce employed all human, material and health cadres and volunteers to work around the clock and on the front lines to confront the pandemic. "

Also, Dr. Al-Hajiri stated that "All the cadres working to confront the pandemic have proven their competence and ability in dealing with these conditions," calling on everyone to appreciate what is being provided by the leadership and government to maintain health security on this good land and continuing to say that " we need to continue with willpower, determination and responsibility to preserve the health and safety of our people."

Dr. Al-Salman: The world is facing a circumstance it has not witnessed in 100 years.

Consultant for infectious diseases and internal diseases at the Salmaniya Medical Complex, Jameela Salman, spoke about “The Current Situation of The Corona virus (Covid-19) Internationally,” and said in this context “The whole world is facing a pandemic that it has not witnessed in 100 years and at this level of the impact on health, society, economy and education levels," stressing that "the pandemic has highly impacted several fields. "

On the incubation period of the virus for the infected person, Dr. Al-Salman explained that "The incubation period for the emerging virus ranges from one to ten days, and during these ten days, symptoms may and may not appear on the infected person." Further explaining that "the transmission of infection has stronger symptoms on the infected than the transmitter of the infection who had no symptoms, and both of them can infect others during the period of infection. "

Furthermore, Dr. Salman listed human organs in that can be affected by the virus, explaining that the virus starts in the upper respiratory system, as severe pain spreads throughout the body, and symptoms appear on the digestive system, such as vomiting or diarrhea. Also, Dr. Salman said that "One of the distinguishing effects of this virus is a temporary loss of the sense of smell and taste." pointing out that there are other long-term symptoms and effects such as heart attacks, strokes, and forgetfulness, as she said that "This virus affects all parts of the body."

Also, she indicated that people with chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and immunodeficiency, and the elderly are the most vulnerable groups to infection with the Covid-19 virus.

Dr. Jawad: Bahrain is a pioneer in testing vaccines.

On her part, the Public Health Consultant and Head of the Immunization Group at the Public Health Department, Dr. Jaleela Al-Sayed Jawad, spoke about "The Experience of The Kingdom of Bahrain in Taking Covid-19 Vaccines." where Al-Sayed stated that “Bahrain has been a pioneer in testing vaccines in the past years.” explaining that the most important vaccine at the present time for Covid-19 is the application of precautions and preventive measures, until a vaccine that can completely eliminate this virus is produced.

On the experience of the Kingdom of Bahrain in taking the vaccine, Dr. Al-Sayed said that "The Kingdom of Bahrain participated in the third phase of vaccine trials, after the tested vaccine passed a number of trials in the first and second stages, and the tests confirmed the safety and health of those who were subjected to the experiments earlier."

Furthermore, she stated that "The vaccine used in clinical trials in Bahrain is a vaccine manufactured by China, and it is considered one of the disinfectant vaccines, and it has no ability to transmit the infection, and this vaccine is given in two doses. Adding that it has proven safe after trying the first dose, and no complications were seen in volunteers so far. "

Also, Dr. Al-Sayed confirmed that there are several countries working to produce a vaccine in order to eliminate this virus, and there is still no vaccine that has proven its ability to completely eliminate it.

For her part, the Dean of Student Affairs at UOB, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al-Maliki, thanked the Ministry of Health for its continuous cooperation and efforts to raise community awareness, and that its keenness to participate in the symposium reflects the vision of workers in the health sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as the National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus and the medical team and all the front-line workers who make great sacrifices to protect our dear Kingdom from this pandemic.

Sustainable Development Goals:

3 Good health and well-being.

Key Words:

The National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus, Covid-19, University of Bahrain, Ministry of Health, corona symptoms, effects of the pandemic, corona symposium, Kingdom of Bahrain, Chinese vaccine, clinical trials.

2025-04-24T18:48:03+03:00October 16, 2020|Deanship of Students Affairs, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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During His Meeting with Prof. Maryam Abu Al Fateh

During His Meeting with Prof. Maryam Abu Al Fateh

UOB President Praises the Book "Young Authors’ Stories"

 

20/9/2020

The President of the University of Bahrain, Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, received the Research and Teaching Assistant at the College of Applied Education and the General Director of the Young Authors for Education and Training foundation, Maryam Ali Abu Al Fateh, on the occasion of the launch of the book " Young Authors’ Stories", which was inaugurated under the patronage of the Director General of Culture and Arts in Bahrain for Culture and Antiquities Sheikha Hala bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, in the presence of the President of UOB, Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, during a virtual ceremony held on Saturday evening (19 September 2020).

Prof. Hamza expressed his gratitude and appreciation for all the efforts made in the completion of the project, expressing his happiness with the achievement of Prof. Abu Al Fateh, for the collection of stories created by the wonderful imagination of a number of children, stating that "We celebrate the achievements made by the young artists who wrote these stories and shared them with everyone," and in a speech he gave during his participation in the book launch event, he emphasized that the book (Young Authors’ Stories) will contribute to better appreciation of children's creativity and artistic skills.

Also, Prof. Hamzah thanked Sheikha Hala bint Mohammed Al Khalifa for her sponsorship of the book launch ceremony and her interest in such inspiring and valuable projects, and thanked Prof. Maryam Abu Al Fateh and everyone who contributed to the completion of the book.

On her part, Prof. Abu Al Fateh stated that she worked throughout the year to complete the first part of this meaningful project, "Young Authors' Stories - V1", which included 109 short stories written by 111 students from the primary stage at ten private schools in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Furthermore, she added that "This book will serve as an open platform to display the ideas and creativity of young authors, and it will also give us the opportunity to learn about the various cultures present in the contemporary generation, reflecting the character of coexistence in the Kingdom of Bahrain, who embraces different cultures and religions." Indicating that the goal of this project is to stimulate creativity and the ability of expression in children, and to help them reveal their inner inspirations, which is a vital factor in building their self-esteem.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

17 Partnerships for the goals


Key Words

Young Authors ’Stories - V1, Coexistence in the Kingdom of Bahrain

2025-04-24T18:48:11+03:00September 20, 2020|SDG 17, SDG 4|
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UOB Holds the Induction Day Electronically

Prof. Hamzah: the Support of the Wise Leadership Enabled us to Fully Prepare for the Academic Year

UOB Holds the Induction Day Electronically

9/17/2020

Under the patronage of the President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, the University broadcasted the events of the induction day for new students for the academic year 2021/2020 on Thursday (17 September 2020) on UOB’s website, in which a large number of students and their parents attended.

In his speech, Prof. Hamzah pointed out the distinction of this group of those admitted to UOB for this year, as due to the pandemic they graduated remotely and started their University life remotely as well, indicating that the University “is well prepared, thanks to the generous support of its wise leadership, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the beloved King of the country, all the means of advanced study, including teaching programs, multiple and varied information resources, and the best academic professors were made available, so that we can go through this situation together with full ability and competence.

Moreover, the University President expressed his confidence in this generation’s ability to deal with technological changes, saying that “There is no doubt that you will deal with this circumstance with the utmost awareness and responsibility, as you are the children of this digital generation that knows how to deal with the tremendous technological changes, with its programs and products, so the process of transformation from regular teaching into digital teaching will not be anything new to you. "

Furthermore, he stressed the importance of the role of parents and families in helping their children to excel and succeed in this important stage of their lives, inviting them to watch the Orientation Day program and learn about the rules and regulations of UOB and its services.

While the Vice President for Academic Programs and Postgraduate Studies at UOB Prof. Waheeb Issa Al-Nasser spoke about the laws and regulations of the University and the importance of benefiting from all the potentials and services provided by the University, as joining UOB in itself is an opportunity as it is the best at the national level with its developed programs and qualified personnel.

Also, Prof. Al-Nasser stressed the need to understand the study plan, know the GPA, and see the evaluation process and all that concerns the student in a way that makes his university years go as planned and without any obstacles.

For her part, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al-Maliki, congratulated the new students on the start of the academic year and stressed the importance of students getting to know the most important rights and duties of students at UOB, as well as the internal regulations and the types of services provided by the University.

The program included a presentation of a group of student experiences that benefited from the student activities provided by students’ societies and clubs at the Deanship of Student Affairs, in addition to a presentation on the services provided by the University's language centers.

The program presented on YouTube included instructional sessions, materials and clips, a brief presentation on the academic regulations and laws at the University, and an instructional film on the most important services provided by the Deanship of Student Affairs and ways to access them and benefit from them. Also, the program included e-links for students to be able to reach other service bodies at the University to benefit from them, including the Deanship of Admission and Registration, the E-Learning Center, the English Language Center, UOB Health Center, the Information Technology Center, and the Security and Safety Department.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality education

 

Key Words

Induction day for new students, the digital generation, the shift from regular teaching to digital teaching, the laws and regulations of studying at the University of Bahrain,

2025-04-24T18:44:49+03:00September 17, 2020|Deanship of Admission and Registration, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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The Pandemic Has Created Opportunities and Challenges That Must Be Utilized to Advance the Economy

The Pandemic Has Created Opportunities and Challenges That Must Be Utilized to Advance the Economy

In the virtual forum recently held by the University of Bahrain (UOB) under the title “The Future of Development in Light of The Current Challenges: Corona Pandemic (COVID-19)”, participants stressed the importance of identifying the challenges of the current period that the world is going through considering the spread of the Corona pandemic and identifying the most important strengths and weaknesses in the economic, scientific, and industrial systems. In addition to knowing the most important lessons learned from the current crisis, the opportunities available to young people at the present time and the stage following the Corona virus, as well as taking advantage of the opportunities created by the crisis to advance the economy and defining the roles of young people considering the current challenges. Not to mention the development of general frameworks that focus on at the current stage in preparation for the stage following the Corona virus.

Economic analyst and businessman Hazem Janahi stated that "The government's early response to confronting the Corona pandemic through economic support for the private sector, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, has contributed to saving the economy," pointing out that the companies that were steadfast before the Corona crisis will be able to survive this crisis. Indicating that the service sectors that were forcibly closed were the most affected ones during the crisis, and they are the ones who need special economic treatment, including: major restaurants, health clubs, and salons.

Moreover, he pointed to the urgent need for pioneering guidance so that small and medium-sized enterprises will be able to survive and stay in the market, pointing out that they constitute the largest segment of the market and are more deserving of support than major companies, provided that this should be done in a calculated and regulated way. Also, he said that "The Corona pandemic has as well created pioneering opportunities for those who have exploited them properly, such as starting electronic projects or participating in e-commerce."

The Forum aimed to identify the most important outcomes of current challenges and their impact on the economic, industrial and scientific developments that the world will witness, which will have a major impact on reshaping youth priorities and the tools for creating the future.

The forum had numerous speakers from inside and outside the University and was divided into four themes: economy and flexible transformation, the role of youth in facing development challenges (during the spread of the Corona pandemic), the Bahraini approach to confronting urgent challenges, and education and scientific research: between variables and opportunities.

On his part, Director of the Studies and Research Department at the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) Dr. Omar Al- Ubaydli stated that “It is not possible to formulate policies for economic support without collecting accurate information and data about the economic and health repercussions, the extent of damages, and the identity of those affected by addressing them directly and addressing businessmen and businesswomen to identify the challenges and ways of addressing them," indicating the importance of forming dedicated work teams to collect such information, upon which solutions will be found, stressing that each country has its own nature and circumstances, which cannot be projected onto others.

Furthermore, Dr. Al-Ubaydli stressed the importance of restoring people's trust to revitalize the economy, explaining that even with deregulation and life returning to normal after the end of the pandemic, the largest segment of people will not go about their lives normally until after they’re completely certain that the virus has been eliminated, which slows down economy revitalization.

While the Bahraini entrepreneur and winner of the People's Choice Award in the fourth edition of the "Pitch at Palace" competition, the dentist Dr. Nahla Al-Sunni, agreed with Hazem Janahi on the need for entrepreneurial guidance for young people, noting that the currently available guidance is not continuous, and youth may get it when they establish their projects, but it will not continue with them, and due to the lack of experience they will be forced to stop their projects and leave the market. Emphasizing the importance of entrepreneurial and educational guidance, as well as moral support for young entrepreneurs.

In the third session of the FORUM, media researcher and advisor at the Ministry of Information, Dr. Lulwa Boudlameh, analyzed the speech of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa from the BeAware program, and praised the governmental measures and the commitment of individuals in in confronting the Corona virus. Identifying the term “Bahraini Approach” and its features.

Moreover, she indicated that Bahrain was able to take the first place in the world by adopting proactive measures to combat the Corona pandemic, and second in the world in terms of recovery rates. Also, it received international praise for the precautionary measures, Arab praise for its response to the virus, and a Gulf praise for taking effective measures to protect workers. Also, it was able to implement a treatment protocol and  achieve innovation in applying technology. Pointing out that Bahrain is one of the few countries that has not resorted to stopping life completely.

For his part, Director of the Bahrain Program for Best Government Practices Ibrahim Al-Tamimi pointed out that the inability to replicate the experiences of other countries in facing Corona virus is because the nature of each country is different. Indicating that in the Kingdom of Bahrain in particular, and the Gulf countries in general, the elderly were not the most vulnerable to the Corona virus, but patients with chronic diseases such as pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol, who represent a large segment of society members.

Furthermore, Al-Tamimi stated that "The Bahraini economy is a service economy, and therefore it works for two weeks, and stops its activity for two weeks, so that the economy doesn’t get affected," noting that Bahrain exercised truth and justice with all citizens and residents alike without discrimination, and it did not prevent anyone from receiving treatment, which confirms that it is a country of justice and law.

In the last session that dealt with the issue of education and scientific research: between variables and opportunities, Director of the Quality Assurance Office at the College of Arts, Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Jahromi, indicated that distance education is not new to the Kingdom of Bahrain, pointing out that electronic learning has been available since 1995. Stating that "The golden period for e-learning began with the launch of His Majesty the King’s project for future schools in 2005 and the inauguration of the Zain E-Learning Center at UOB in 2009. And during the years 2009-2010 the e-learning culture spread, and it was activated more widely in higher education institutions and public and private schools, considering it a basic requirement of international quality assurance and accreditation, while the year 2020 came to be the year of e-learning.”

The Director of the E-Learning Center at UOB, Dr. Fay Abdullah Al Khalifa, indicated that the process of converting courses into digital courses in a short period of time was quick because of everyone’s cooperation, including university academics, students, and employees of the E-Learning Center. Also, she shed light on the strategy of UOB in the process of transition to distance education, by setting the necessary plans to provide the infrastructure for a complete transition to distance education, taking into account the training of academic staff and students.

Moreover, she said: "UOB is outstanding, as it was able to overcome many of the difficulties facing this transformation in a short period of time, especially in light of current challenges in facing the Corona virus."

 

 

Sustainable Development Goals:

3- Good Health and Well-Being

4- Quality Education

8- Decent Work and Economic Growth

11- Sustainable Cities and Communities

17- Partnerships for the Goals

13- Climate Action

 

Key Words:

The future of development considering current challenges, economic support for the private sector, pioneering guidance, youth priorities, Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies, a river, BeAware, converting courses into digital courses, Quality Assurance Office in the College of Arts, e-learning culture

2025-04-24T18:44:54+03:00July 27, 2020|e-learning center, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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UOB and Sign a Joint Memorandum of Understanding

UOB and "Political Development" Sign a Joint Memorandum of Understanding

 

The President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Dr. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, stressed the importance of training, scientific research and various communication activities in spreading the culture of legal and political awareness in society, pointing to the importance of creating an integrated system for training, scientific research and publication through establishing cooperation between different national institutions.

In this context, he praised the efforts made by the Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) through its various activities, noting the Institute’s endeavor to expand areas of cooperation between it and the various governmental institutions and agencies.

This came during the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between UOB and BIPD, where the two parties stressed the importance of building national partnerships that meet the requirements of sustainable development and meet future changes.

The memorandum was signed by the President of UOB Dr. Riyad Yousif Hamzah and the BIPD’s Executive Director Eman Janahi.

Moreover, Dr. Hamzah is expressed his confidence that the agreement between the two parties will expand current areas of cooperation and strengthen joint activities in a way that contributes to achieving the supreme goal, which is to deepen awareness of rights and freedoms and their protection, as one of the Kingdom's most important strategic priorities.

As the agreement provides for the provision of training programs, studies and research in the constitutional and legal fields, the development of programs related to studies on human rights, and support for scientific research in the field of political systems and constitutional law.

For her part, the Executive Director of BIPD, Eman Janahi, welcomed this step, stressing that it will enhance cooperation between the Institute and the University, noting the importance of establishing such partnerships that enhance the Institute's goals aimed at training all segments of society. The Institute will be able to reach one of the important groups in society, which is young students, as the Institute and the University aspire to provide training and awareness activities for them.

Furthermore, Janahi added that the memorandum of understanding came to confirm the Institute's role and its keenness to spread the culture of democracy, support and consolidate the concept of its sound principles, in addition to strengthening its role in supporting scientific research in the field of political, legal, constitutional and human rights systems.

Under the agreement, the two parties shall exchange relevant information, experiences, studies, and research, depending on the resources available to them. Also, the two parties shall cooperate in providing consultations and developing programs, activities and reports that fall within their competencies.

In addition, the two parties shall cooperate in preparing, organizing, and implementing training courses, workshops, and lectures in various common areas, especially in the field of promoting the culture of citizenship in Bahraini society, and legally and politically qualifying Bahraini cadres to enable them to carry out their duties in work and serve the Bahraini community.

According to the agreement, the University will support the Institute with specialized academic cadres to accomplish the Institute’s activities and events, and the two parties will cooperate to prepare training programs related to qualifying students that are expected to graduate from the University for the labor market.

 Sustainable Development Goals:

4 Quality Education

11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

17 Partnerships for The Goals

Key Words

The culture of legal and political awareness, cooperation between national institutions, the University of Bahrain and the Bahrain Institute for Political Development, memorandum of understanding, human rights, partnerships, the culture of democracy

2025-04-24T18:44:56+03:00July 19, 2020|SDG 17, SDG 4, University of Bahrain|
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