SDG 4: Quality education

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,

2025-04-24T18:57:04+03:00December 7, 2020|Deanship of Students Affairs, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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85 Papers Discussed at The Sixth ECONF

85 Papers Discussed at The Sixth ECONF

President of UOB: Digital Transformation Has Become A Priority and A Necessity

The President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, confirmed that e-learning has become a priority for the survival of higher education institutions, according to many international reports, indicating that digital transformation is not an option in the era of the fourth industrial revolution, but rather a necessity.

This came during a speech he made yesterday (Sunday) during the opening of the Sixth International E-Learning Conference (ECONF) organized by UOB in cooperation with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) with the participation of experts and researchers from 40 countries.

Moreover, Prof. Riyad Hamzah stated that “We firmly believe that all higher education institutions and research centers must realize that a new era has just begun, an era characterized fundamentally by new capabilities for learning and communication due to modern technologies, as millions of people are connected by mobile devices with unprecedented processing, storage capacity, and access to knowledge,” noting that “ these capabilities will be doubled through technical development in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of things, nanotechnology, biotechnology, materials sciences, energy storage, cloud computing, and others. ”

Furthermore, he added, "We are confident that the University will continue to advance through e-learning, the intensive use of information and communication technology, the continuous production of knowledge and the embrace of twenty-first-century skills, especially innovation, creativity, problem-solving, flexibility and entrepreneurship."

Also, Prof. Hamzah said, "We will continue to support our students to become global competitors ready to achieve the highest levels of competitiveness in all economic sectors."

The conference was held through visual communication technology and lasted for two days, with the participation of 300 researchers, experts, and technicians in the fields of distance learning, teaching methods and learning technologies from about 40 countries in the world.

Also, it’s worth mentioning that the conference was organized by the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research and it discussed 85 research papers on several topics, including sustainable higher education, learning at home and workplaces, distance education, co-education, return on investment on distance learning, e-learning models and theories, learning management systems, information literacy, and ethical issues in e-learning.

For his part, the Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Mohammed Redha Qadir stressed that " After all that we have gone through, e-learning has currently confirmed its position as a vital strategic tool that has sufficient potential to achieve sustainability, whether in the educational, administrative or economic dimension."

Moreover, he said that the educational process continues as efficiently and effectively as we really want,” pointing out to the students’ wonderful efforts to learn at home. As nearly the whole world works from home these days, and in many cases, it is proving to be a very productive and effective method, especially in terms of cost.

The conference sessions were held on its second day, yesterday (Monday – 7 December 2020), within three periods of six simultaneous sessions, before the activities of the international event were concluded with discussion sessions for case studies from different countries.

 

Sustainable Development Goals:

 (4) Quality education.

 (11) Sustainable cities and communities.

 (17) Partnerships for the goals.

 

Keywords

University of Bahrain, e-learning, the sixth international e-learning conference, digital transformation, the era of the fourth industrial revolution, global growth, COVID-19, students’ right to sustainable quality education

2025-04-24T18:57:05+03:00December 7, 2020|Deanship of Scientific Research, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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UOB Reviews the Success of The Experience of People with Disabilities in Higher Education

UOB Reviews the Success of The Experience of People with Disabilities in Higher Education

The University of Bahrain (UOB) reviewed two experiences of students with disabilities who successfully graduated from the University, during the celebration organized by King Abdulaziz University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday (5 December 2020), to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD) with the participation of several universities in the GCC.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at UOB participated with an event entitled "Success for Students with Disabilities", during which a graduate of the College of Arts at UOB and currently an English language teacher in the schools of the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Hana Al-Jamri, presented her success story, and how she overcame her sight impairment and was able to reach her goals and achieve her ambitions. Also, she participated in a singing performance done by students of the Music Club with the participation of students with disabilities.

The celebration was held on the virtual communication platform "Zoom", during which the Dean of Student Affairs at UOB, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al-Malki, explained the idea of ??designing the logo for the Committee for Follow-up of the Affairs of Students with Special Needs in universities and higher education institutions in the GCC, and she stated that "The slogan was inspired by the wheelchair to denote disability in general, and there is a person at the top of this chair to signify honor and pride, in addition to the logo of the GCC countries surrounded by the flags of the Gulf countries."

Furthermore, the Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Bahrain, Dr. Al-Maliki, launched the committee's social networking sites.

Sustainable Development Goals:

3 Good health and well-being

4 Quality education.

10 Reduced inequalities

16 Partnerships for the goals.

Key Words:

International Day of People with Disability, Success for Students with Disabilities, Deanship of Student Affairs, Universities of the GCC, University of Bahrain.

2025-04-24T18:57:06+03:00December 6, 2020|Deanship of Students Affairs, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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UOB Offers A Remarkable Program for Women Leaders in Higher Education

In Cooperation with The British Higher Education Academy "Advance HE"

UOB Offers A Remarkable Program for Women Leaders in Higher Education

 

In cooperation with the British Higher Education Academy (Advance HE), the Excellence in Education and Leadership Skills Unit at the University of Bahrain (UOB) announced offering the "She Leads" program, in conjunction with the Kingdom of Bahrain's celebrations of the Bahraini Women's Day that falls on the first of December of each year.

The Unit Director, Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Al-Jahromi, stated that "The program aims to develop leadership skills for women leaders in all sectors of higher education institutions locally, regionally and in the Arab world, and to explore what leadership represents for women in higher education today, the leadership context in which women work, as well as the opportunities and challenges related to women leaders’ leadership and professional development. "

Moreover, Dr. Al-Jahromi pointed out that the program "Is the first of its kind in the region, and it reflects the global experience of the British Higher Education Academy in working with women leaders in academia through the Aurora Program in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which has developed the capabilities of more than 6000 women in more than 175 institutions."

Also, Dr. Al-Jahromi explained that the new program consists of a series of workshops that will be offered on the cyberspace, and the content shall adapt to local outputs and keep pace - at the same time - with the requirements and challenges of the work of women leaders in the international higher education sector.

As the program focuses on developing leadership skills, including effective communication, good listening and observation, teamwork, mentoring, putting strategic plans and following up on their implementation, understanding policies, managing the external ecosystem, providing training and support, and decision-making.

Furthermore, she emphasized that the program will target female directors of departments, units, and academic centers, deans, deputies and presidents of universities and higher education institutions, adding that the workshops will be presented by a group of experts from the British Higher Education Academy, in order to take a qualitative leap ranging from the concept of individuals leadership, groups leadership, corporate leadership, to leadership in the higher education ecosystem.

Moreover, Dr. Al-Jahromi added that that the program provides participants with an opportunity to reach a wider community through the global educational networks of the Higher Education Academy, such as: the leadership and management network, the learning and education network, the employment network, the interdisciplinary research-based evaluation practices network, and others.

In this context, Dr. Al-Jahromi commended academic women assuming more leadership roles in higher education in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region, which is related to more challenges based on their leadership in the education sector, being one of the most important sectors in achieving sustainable development goals, and future visions for the role of Bahraini women based on the principle of equal opportunities, which importance is stressed by the Supreme Council for Women.

 

Sustainable Development Goals:

4 Quality education

5 Gender equality

16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

17 Partnerships for the goals

Key Words:

Excellence in Education and Leadership Skills Unit at the University of Bahrain, She Leads, Bahraini Women's Day, leadership skills for female leaders, Aurora, effective communication, drawing strategic plans and following up on their implementation, managing the external ecosystem, employment network

2025-04-24T18:57:08+03:00November 30, 2020|SDG 17, SDG 4, Unit for Teaching Excellence and Leadership|
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ELC at UOB Introduces a Program to Support Employability Skills

"Foundation Programs" Conference Calls for the Inclusion of Career Paths in Academic Content

Based on the recommendations of the recently concluded Third International Conference on Foundation Programs, the English Language Center (ELC) at the University of Bahrain (UOB) announced that it is going to establish an integrated program in order to support job and life skills of its students.

Where around 1,200 participants from 50 countries around the world participated in this scientific event under the title "Extending Higher Education Learning beyond the Classroom: Integrating Life and Employability Skills".

The recommendations in the seminar held by the Conference on Tuesday (24 November 2020) were based on the scientific studies that were discussed during the Conference that was held on the Zoom platform.

The director of ELC at the University, Dr. Ghada Ahmed Jassim, explained that Employability Skills mean the ability to think critically, deal with crises, the ability to analyze, manage and develop oneself, and the ability to communicate and plan properly, as well as being flexible and active.

On its second day, the Conference hosted the keynote speaker, Director of Recruitment at Nottingham Trent University, Dr. Doug Cole, who presented a paper entitled " Developing a Future Facing Approach to Support Scalable Change in Higher Education Learning."

In his speech, Dr. Cole stressed the importance of taking research results into consideration and changing the view that is limited to skills and knowledge only in the field of employment, pointing to the need to diversify employment requirements to include all aspects of life such as personalized learning, interpersonal skills, flexibility and self-efficacy, mental health, and others. Also, Dr. Cole called on institutions to focus on the quality of the staff rather than the number in order to help the largest possible segment of graduates.

While faculty member of the College of Engineering at UOB, Dr. Bassam Abdulla Alhamad, presented a scientific paper entitled " Enhancing Employability through Student Empowerment in the Light of Economical Challenges and Pandemic of Covid-19."

Dr. Alhamad presented the efforts of UOB in integrating Employability Skills and increasing students' capabilities, an effort that is built on scientific foundations based on research, stressing the importance of identifying general and basic skills, and using them to develop curricula.

Moreover, Dr. Alhamad agreed with Dr. Cole on the importance of including such values ??in the recruitment processes, explaining that the skills of the twenty-first century lack the integration of these values ??within its provisions. As the former director of the Quality and Academic Accreditation Office at UOB called on the Higher Education Council to consider including students' capabilities within employment requirements, which include academic life, professional services, certificates, student activities, and others.

The Conference was held over three days and it brought together prominent speakers from different all over the world who enriched its sessions with insights and knowledge related to the essential aspects of employment. As the Conference addresses a wide range of issues, the most important of which are: cognitive qualifications, which have become the focus of higher education institutions. Also, the Conference stressed the importance of this approach, not only in the professional life of students, but teachers as well, indicating the need to add career path management and practical application in academic content, especially in light of the current economy that was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

During the Conference, the future of jobs and adapting educational curricula and teaching methods to suit the current situation were discussed in several presentations.

And at the end of the event, the results of the "Best Picture" competition were announced, which was held in cooperation between ELC and the National Geographic Educational Foundation.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality education

8 Decent work and economic growth

17 Partnerships for the goals

Key Words

The English Language Center at the University of Bahrain, supporting career and life skills, Third International Conference on Foundation Programs Integrating Life and Employability Skills, Extending Higher Education Learning beyond the Classroom, the ability to think critically, and deal with crises, the ability to analyze, self-management and development, ability to communicate, proper planning, flexibility and effectiveness, cognitive qualifications

2025-04-24T18:57:09+03:00November 29, 2020|English Language Center, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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Alba and UOB Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding To Enhance Scientific And Research Cooperation

Alba and UOB Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding To Enhance Scientific And Research Cooperation

 

25 November 2020

 

The largest aluminum smelter in the world apart from China, Aluminum Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Bahrain (UOB) on Monday, 14the of September 2020 for the establishment of a cooperation program between the two parties in several research and academic programs, as the agreement was signed by the President of UOB, Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, and the CEO of Alba, Mr. Ali Albaqali, at the Company's headquarters.

During the memorandum signing ceremony, the two parties discussed the latest developments in the joint research project between Alba and UOB, which shall contribute to enhancing the Company's efforts to adopt renewable solar energy, thus ensuring a sustainable future for future generations. This initiative comes in line with the goals of the National Plan for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency as well as Alba's strategic direction to move towards green aluminum.

On this occasion, Prof. Riyad Hamzah said, “We are so happy to sign a memorandum of understanding with Alba, which is one of the largest industrial companies in the world in the field of aluminum smelting and production, and we would like to emphasize that this agreement shall pave the way for greater cooperation, especially in the fields of scientific research, training, and improvement of academic programs.".

Furthermore, the University President extended his thanks and gratitude to Alba for its continuous support to the University, its reception of students for practical training programs in various engineering and administrative disciplines, and the participation of its engineers in many joint committees for the industrial and engineering programs at the University.

For his part, Alba CEO, Mr. Ali Albaqali stated that “This memorandum of understanding comes as an extension of many joint cooperation initiatives between the Company and the University in various fields over the years. As this national partnership will enhance our joint efforts to invest in the human element through qualification And the development of national cadres, which will contribute to advancing the goals of the Kingdom of Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030.”

It’s hoped that the memorandum will contribute to conducting various research projects, and to involve graduate students in conducting research and studies of interest to Alba, in addition to developing academic programs that support the industrial sector in Bahrain. Also, the memorandum provides for support for internships for both students and faculty members, in addition to the exchange of information and joint scientific and technical publications.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality education

7 Affordable and clean energy

8 Decent work and economic growth

9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure

13 Climate Action

17 Partnerships for The Goals

 

Key Words

World's Largest Aluminum Smelter, Memorandum of Understanding, Solar Energy, National Renewable Energy Plan, Green Aluminum, Academic Programs Development, Internship Programs

2025-04-24T18:57:10+03:00November 25, 2020|SDG 17, SDG 4|
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The Exam Monitoring Program Saves Students’ Time and Effort

UOB: The Exam Monitoring Program Saves Students’ Time and Effort

 

25 November 2020

The University of Bahrain (UOB) confirmed that using the "LockDown" browser to monitor the exams is in the interest of students, as it saves students’ time and effort if any defect in the device or an interruption in the Internet service occurs, as the time is calculated after fixing the defect or reconnecting to the internet.

During a direct meeting with the students, the Director of the E-Learning Center at UOB, Dr. Fay Abdulla Al Khalifa, and a number of university officials reviewed the features of the browser, how to use it, terms of use, and she answered students' questions and inquiries through visual communication technology.

The meeting that was attended by more than three thousand students and a number of professors and officials at the University, during which the Director of the E-Learning Center explained that most of the problems that some students faced were because of their lack of knowledge of how the program works, and that can be easily fixed by looking at the instructions on the E-Learning Center page or through the instructions provided by the Respondus exams monitoring platform, which is the owner of the LockDown browser.

Also, Dr. Fay Al Khalifa indicated that many students did not face any problems in using the browser, calling on students who complained about obstacles to see the instruction manuals, and to contact the student service center at the University or to message the technical team of the company providing the system about their problem through live chat or by opening a technical support card.

Furthermore, she stated that the Respondus is one of the globally trusted and tested platforms, noting that the LockDown browser has been used for more than 120 million examinations annually by about 1500 institutions, a number that is increasing annually.

And she continued "Before using the Lockdown Browser to monitor the exams, we studied the available options, and found that LockDown enhances safety and reliability during exams," noting that "the Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries encouraged its use, and several universities in the region approved it, including King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, King Saud University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and University of Kuwait, in addition to its adoption in all universities in the United Arab Emirates by a decision from the UAE Ministry of Education.

For her part, the Dean of Student Affairs at UOB, Dr. Fatima Moahmmed Al-Maliki, explained that the University administration is keen to create a reliable educational system, especially in light of the exceptional circumstances imposed by the Corona virus pandemic.

Also, Dr. Al-Maliki stated that the Deanship of Student Affairs seeks to help students who face difficulties, giving a number of examples in which, the Deanship was able to facilitate for students the obstacles they faced in all respects, and that the Deanship will continue to do so in its work so that the experience of studying at UOB is always smooth and exciting.

On her part, Director of the Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Center at the University, Dr. Luisla Paolo Federico, stressed the importance of relying on sound practices in conducting exams, through an internationally accredited monitoring program to achieve the reliability and quality sought by academic accreditation institutions in the world, noting that the browser increases the levels of safety and honesty in the electronic examination environment.

The meeting witnessed a positive interaction with more than 900 questions and remarks, in which the Director of the E-Learning Center denied that the program had a negative impact on the anti-viruses, and she denied what is said about the browser disconnecting the student of the pairing mode if they lower their heads when answering the questions, noting that the exams have different requirements, as some of which require writing mathematical equations, doing engineering drawings or others, and some are written, so the courses’ instructors decide on that.

Furthermore, Dr. Fay Al Khalifa said that the University allows downloading the browser for its students for free, and it encourages students to download their study materials via the cloud, to have enough space on the device generally and to work more efficiently.

While on the damage that got to some devices when downloading the program, she confirmed that some students were under the illusion that their devices had been damaged, but as soon as they followed the instructions they found that the solutions were very simple, indicating that if the devices were actually damaged, then it is necessary to contact the student service center to document these cases and take the necessary measures to compensate these students through the Deanship of Student Affairs.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality education

17 Partnerships for the goals

 

Key Words

Respondus, LockDown, E-Learning Center at the University of Bahrain, Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Center,

2025-04-24T18:47:47+03:00November 25, 2020|e-learning center, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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With the Participation of Experts in Local and International Law and Justice

With the Participation of Experts in Local and International Law and Justice

UOB Studies the Impact of the Corona Pandemic on Judicial Procedures

 Through the virtual communication platform (Microsoft Teams), participants in the opening session of the International Forum “Legal, Objective and Procedural Dimensions of the Corona Pandemic (Covid-19)” stressed the importance of coming up with insights and procedural notions for the problems and challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic on the world, especially from the legal side, in view of this matter’s importance in all sectors. In the first day's sessions, the participants discussed the most important measures and problems created by the Corona pandemic, and the impact of the Corona pandemic on judicial procedures.

The President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, opened the international forum with a speech in which he emphasized the importance of the results of the Forum in solving the problems produced by the global pandemic, and said: “We hope that the Forum will present real-time visions for confrontation, and others for precaution. As it wouldn’t be strange for everyone to wait for the insights emerging from this scientific forum with their modernity and depth of presentation that shall make us certain that its outputs will be a key to resolving the legal problems that this pandemic has created, as it was difficult to use traditional jurisprudence mechanisms to avoid them, highlighting the strangeness of the event with the modernity of opinion.”

On the first day of the Forum, UOB hosted the President of the Court of Cassation and Vice President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Counselor Abdullah bin Hassan Al-Buainain, who talked about the procedures and efforts made by the Kingdom of Bahrain to carry out the work of the courts and achieve prompt justice in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this context, he stated that “The judicial sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain has not stopped or been disrupted in light of the implications of the Corona pandemic, stressing that the Supreme Judicial Council, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, developed a precautionary plan based on the balance between continuing the interests of litigants and preserving their rights in the courts without stopping prompt justice and achieving it on the one hand, and protecting the health and safety of judges, employees and clients of lawyers, auditors and others, and ensuring the prevention of infection on the other hand.

Stressing that " all courts issued more than 28 thousand judgments from February to July 2020."

Also, UOB hosted the consultant for infectious diseases at the Defence Force Hospital and member of the National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus, Lt.Col. Manaf Al-Qahtani, who addressed the protection of the right to health.

As Dr. Al-Qahtani spoke from the operation room of the National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (Covid-19) at the Crown Prince Training and Medical Research Center at the Defence Force Hospital, stating that “Since the first days of the pandemic, His Majesty the King has issued directives to the Bahrain National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus, to provide treatment and examinations for each human being on the land of the Kingdom of Bahrain for free."

Moreover, Manaf Al-Qahtani explained that the importance of such directives is in protecting human rights on the land of the Kingdom of Bahrain, regardless of races, religions, ethnicities, and affiliations, and stressed that from a medical point of view, this procedure is the most appropriate one to limit the spread of the epidemic, pointing out that some countries didn’t follow this standard, and the epidemic widely and quickly spread in them.

Furthermore, Al-Qahtani added that “Also, His Majesty's directives importance is in non-discrimination and having respect for human rights, recalling the Kingdom of Bahrain’s move to embrace foreign workers in light of the pandemic, which was widely welcomed and praised by the World Health Organization, human rights organizations and several countries, despite calls for their deportation from the country".

Also, Al-Qahtani indicated that the Kingdom of Bahrain team did not neglect the research aspect in light of the pandemic, "As we have published more than 23 medical papers and made sure to share the big data on the number of injured, deaths and tests with the world," adding that "We have conducted three clinical studies, including a clinical research on the effects and effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccine on the people of Bahrain, which is a research that is being conducted for the first time in the Kingdom of Bahrain.”. And he explained that the aim of conducting such research is to know the effect of this vaccine on the citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain in order to have feedback about the usefulness of the vaccine, stating that "The research included the experiences of 7755 citizens and residents, who were followed up on a daily basis, and this experiment showed the importance of the vaccine and its benefit."

Also, Al-Qahtani confirmed that "The Kingdom of Bahrain fought for human rights through preserving freedom of movement and having safety, as the local community was calling for the implementation of curfew, and we were betting that it would not be a strategic solution, as such measure would have psychological and social consequences." And he continued saying "I have never given this information to the press and the media, given its sensitivity, and I deemed it necessary to disclose it in this international forum."

For his part, Acting Dean of the College of Law at UOB, Dr. Salah Mohammed Diab, said, in the context of his discussion of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, “The legal sector has been affected by the pandemic, and this was clearly shown by the system of rights and freedoms and the arrangement of priorities in it, and on long-stable legal concepts such as the concept of the pacta sunt servanda and the legal security it provided for its parties, and the implementation of their obligations in the face of the changes that occurred, but this concept in light of the Corona pandemic faced fierce winds and storms that shook its foundations.”

Furthermore, Dr. Diab stressed that "The idea of ??justice and the necessity of achieving economic balance has become more worthy of care and attention, as the terms urgent conditions and force majeure are frequently referred to in the legal horizons, both of which are based on the idea of ??justice and economic balance at the expense of contractual stability, and this had its legal effects on work contracts, sales, services, and others. "

In the first session, Professor of Public Law at the College of Law at UOB, Dr. Mohammed Abdul Naeem, spoke about " Legal Problems of Precautionary Administrative Measures Regarding the Corona Pandemic.". While both Dr. Ali Saud Al-Dhafiri and Dr. Saad Al-Anzi from Kuwait International Law School (KILAW) in the State of Kuwait discussed "Monitoring and Tracking Techniques Used in Fighting the Corona Virus and Their Impact on Human Rights."

Also, Assistant Professor of Public Finance at the Kingdom University, Dr. Nadia Ismail Al-Jabali, reviewed "The Implications of The Corona Pandemic on The General Budget of The Kingdom of Bahrain and Ways to Confront It.". While the Professor of Criminal Law at KILAW, Dr. Muath Suleiman Al-Mulla, and Assistant Professor of International Law, at Al-Ain University in the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Jamal Abdulqader Barafi, spoke on "Health Emergency Measures to Limit the Spread of The New Corona Epidemic on the Scale of Protection and Punishment: A Comparative Analytical Study in the French And Kuwaiti Legislation."

During the session, the President of the Superior Commercial Court in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Riyadh Siyadi, spoke about: “Bahraini Judicial Applications on Trade Contracts in Light of the Corona Pandemic.”. Also, the Acting Head of the College and Head of the Prosecution of Trafficking in Persons Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Chief Prosecutor Dr. Ali Abbas Al-Shuwaikh, reviewed "Remote Interrogation of Defendants.", while Assistant Professor of Law at the College of Law at UOB Dr. Mohammed Waleed Al-Masri discussed "The Impact of The Corona Pandemic on the Digital Transformation of Sharia Courts."

Sustainable Development Goals:

3 Good health and Well-Being

4 Quality Education

8 Decent work and economic growth

16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

17 Partnerships for The Goals

Key Words:

The Implications of The Corona Pandemic on The General Budget of The Kingdom of Bahrain, the Impact of the Corona Pandemic on the Digital Transformation of Courts, the Impact of the Corona Pandemic on Civil and Commercial Litigation Procedures,

2025-04-24T18:52:35+03:00November 25, 2020|SDG 17, SDG 3, SDG 4, Uncategorized|
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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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Last updated on Apr, 24 2025

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