by ashokaib | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
A team of medical students from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Arabian Gulf University (AGU) recently participated in the International Family Medicine Conference and Exhibition held in Dubai. They presented their research findings through a poster titled “Dietary Practices and Lifestyles Among Type 2 Diabetics in the Kingdom of Bahrain”.
The group comprised fifth-year medical students Fatima Al-Kufi, Lujain Al-Rumi, Budoor Zainal, and Fatima Shams. Their research was supervised by Dr Fatima Habbash, Senior Consultant in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, alongside Dr Hanan Humaidan, Consultant in Family Medicine and Diabetes.
The findings underscore the importance of enhancing nutritional education and promoting healthy lifestyles among individuals with diabetes. The research stresses the need to incorporate nutrition and lifestyle consultation into routine diabetes care, which can lead to improved blood sugar control, reduction in chronic complications, and overall better quality of life.
Dr Fatima Habbash affirmed that AGU plays a leading role in supporting regional research and innovation, adding that the students’ active participation reflects the university’s dedication to building capacities that contribute to the development of medicine and healthcare within the Gulf.
by ashokaib | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) will host the 21st Meeting of Deans of Admission and Registration at Universities and Higher Education Institutions in GCC Countriesnext Thursday. The event will be attended by Dr Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council. The meeting aims to exchange views on the future of academic cooperation among Gulf universities. It is expected to draw wide participation from deans of admissions and registration and representatives from various Gulf universities.
In preparation for the event, Dr Ghazi Alotaibi, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Scientific Research at AGU, chaired a coordination meeting held in the university. Attendees included Mr Turki bin Sulaiman Alturki, Director of Admissions and Scholarships at the Deanship of Admissions and Registration at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, and Dr Aseel Al Saleh, Dean of Student Affairs at AGU. The gathering focused on finalising arrangements for the upcoming meeting, which will involve 40 deans and representatives from admissions and registration departments across the Gulf.
To be held at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Manama, the 21st Meeting of Deans of Admission and Registration at Universities and Higher Education Institutions in GCC Countries aims to strengthen cooperation and integration among Gulf higher education institutions, facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices in admissions and registration, address emerging challenges, besides reviewing successful approaches to developing admissions mechanisms and university programme marketing.
The event will commence with an opening address from Dr Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Higher Education Council, followed by a speech from Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of AGU, and a welcoming speech from Dr Aseel Al Saleh, Dean of Student Affairs. The first session will showcase successful experiences and practices in marketing university programmes, with discussions on Gulf strategies for attracting students.
The second session will focus on evaluation and measurement standards in university admissions, including a joint working paper on developing these standards and a presentation demonstrating AGU’s experience. The third session will review recommendations from previous meetings to formulate new directives. It will also revisit the unified guidelines for promoting Gulf student exchange programmes and enhancing admissions standards to improve international university rankings.
by ashokaib | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, the Second International Autism Conference (AIC 2025) was inaugurated this morning at Dhahran Expo. The conference theme is “Empowering Lives through Knowledge and Inclusion”.
His Excellency Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of Arabian Gulf University (AGU), participated in the opening ceremony. The conference aims to exchange expertise and review the latest global research, technologies, and experiences in the field of autism. Organised by Shammah Autism Centre, the event runs until 19 November and has attracted experts and specialists from over 30 countries to engage in discussions and explore the latest advances in the field, besides boosting joint cooperation to improve services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Several faculty members from AGU, along with graduate students from the Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities programs specialising in Autism, Intellectual Disability, and Learning Disabilities at the College of Education, Technical and Administrative Sciences, participated in conference sessions. They also represented the university at the accompanying exhibition, which drew large numbers of visitors. Students interacted with experts and participants, discussing key topics such as accurate diagnosis, early intervention, educational and social inclusion, ADHD, and related issues.
The participating graduate student exemplify AGU’s commitment to empowering Gulf researchers and specialists in the field of ASD by preparing educators capable of shaping policies and advancing professional practices. The students expressed their appreciation to the university administration for their endeavours in disseminating specialised knowledge and engaging students in forums and conferences that enrich their academic experience through direct interaction with international specialists.
The conference continues efforts to support and empower individuals with ASD by fostering an inclusive environment that promotes knowledge sharing, innovation, and successful international practices. It features scientific sessions, training workshops, and a specialised exhibition serving as a global platform for experts, practitioners, and interested parties, thereby raising community awareness and expanding the range of services offered.
by ashokaib | Nov 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
A student research team from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Arabian Gulf University (AGU) showcased their work at the 5th Oman Neurology Conference, held recently in Muscat. Their research, titled "Schoolteachers Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Students with Epilepsy in the Sultanate of Oman" earned them fourth place among the top five scientific posters out of 24 presented entries.
Supervised by Dr Alaa Elmazni and Dr Mohamed Hany, the research examined the attitudes of school teachers in Muscat Governorate towards students with epilepsy and assessed their readiness to handle epileptic seizures in school settings. According to student Bayan Al Touby, the research concluded that while teachers demonstrated a generally acceptable level of knowledge about epilepsy, there is an urgent need for additional training and awareness regarding first aid for seizures in order to better support epileptic students both academically and socially.
The research team comprised of Bayan Al Touby, Sarah Alshahmi, Maryam Al Amrani, Azza Al-Hajri, and Ghada Musan, of whom the former three presented their findings at the conference alongside distinguished local, regional, and international speakers.
Held under the auspices of the Oman Neurology Society in partnership with the Oman Epilepsy Society, the conference aimed to showcase recent scientific advancements in neurology. It featured a variety of scientific sessions and specialised workshops covering topics such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cerebrovascular diseases, movement disorders, paediatric neurology, neuromuscular conditions, among other issues.
Educational workshops led by experts discussed clinical cases across specialties, including movement disorders, strokes, and swallowing difficulties in neurological disorder patients
by ashokaib | Nov 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
His Royal Highness Prince Amr bin Mohammed Al Faisal Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ithmaar Bank, met with His Excellency Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), to discuss avenues for strengthening cooperation between the two institutions in academic and developmental fields.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed potential partnership opportunities and discussed joint initiatives that contribute to supporting innovation and education in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This includes the bank’s support for the International Forum on Developing University Education Programmes in Arab Countries in Light of Future Skills and Professions, organised by AGU in partnership with the UNESCO Regional Centre for Quality and Excellence in Education (RCQE). The forum will be held from December 2 to 3, 2025, and will address mechanisms and forward-looking visions for developing university education and keeping pace with future transformations in the GCC and the wider Arab region.
HRH Prince Amr bin Mohammed Al Faisal expressed his admiration for AGU’s achievements, academic standards and the development of its programmes and pioneering projects, including the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Medical City project. He described the University as “a highly successful model of Gulf unity, and a living example of leading GCC initiatives that have sustained their strength and academic progress to earn distinguished regional and international recognition”.
He further affirmed Ithmaar Bank’s commitment to supporting academic institutions and contributing to human capital development, praising AGU’s leading role in preparing future leaders, advancing scientific research and achieving advanced positions in global university rankings.
For his part, HE Dr Saad Al Fuhaid highlighted that AGU enjoys the generous support of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC statesm, and is home to eight scientific chairs that the University is proud of. He emphasised AGU’s commitment, as a model regional Gulf university, to addressing strategic issues in GCC countries across various sectors, including health, education, management, human development, the environment, science and technology. He also noted that AGU harnesses all its academic resources, advisory and training expertise to serve the strategic objectives of the GCC states.
At the conclusion of the meeting, HE Dr Al Fuhaid expressed his appreciation for Ithmaar Bank’s efforts in supporting sustainable development and social responsibility, stressing the importance of collaboration with the banking sector to develop specialised academic and professional programmes that contribute to community service and strengthen the national economy.
The visit programme featured a documentary showcasing the stages of AGU’s establishment in 1980, as well as presentations on the University’s innovative and specialised academic programmes offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. It also highlighted the latest developments in the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Medical City project.
HRH Prince Amr bin Mohammed Al Faisal and his accompanying delegation were also briefed on the evolution of medical education at AGU’s Simulation and Medical Skills Centre, which provides an advanced and safe learning environment that mirrors real-life settings and is equipped with state-of-the-art simulators and cutting-edge medical technologies.
