University of Bahrain Outlines Its Approach to Artificial Intelligence at GCC E-Learning Officials Committee Meeting

The University of Bahrain took part in the 25th meeting of the Committee of E-Learning Officials at Universities and Higher Education Institutions in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, hosted by Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat on Monday, 5 October 2026. The meeting brought together 32 universities and institutions from across the GCC.

The University was represented by Dr. Wael Mohamed Attia Abomesallam, Director of the Information Technology & Digital Education Directorate, who presented the University’s approach to using artificial intelligence, the initiatives it has delivered in this area, and those currently under way. He also contributed to drafting the meeting’s recommendations, which focused on developing guidelines on AI usage policies in higher education institutions, and preparing a study on the impact of AI agents on education, scientific research, and university management.

The meeting reviewed a number of Gulf experiences and initiatives in competency-based e-learning and digital micro-credentials, AI applications in universities, instructional design in the age of AI, the use of emerging technologies for the proactive early identification of students at academic risk, and the automation of e-learning systems and student information systems. It also followed up on the recommendations of previous meetings, explored opportunities for joint projects and initiatives, and set the committee’s future directions and work plan.

This participation reflects the University’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Gulf higher education institutions and exchanging expertise in digital transformation and e-learning.

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