During its 99th meeting, the Board of Trustees of Arabian Gulf University reviewed the progress the university has made at both the academic and institutional levels, as well as its growing presence in global rankings. The Board also examined a number of academic, administrative, and financial topics; discussed the university\u2019s plans, academic programs, and strategic projects; and made the necessary decisions regarding them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prior to the start of the meeting, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Higher Education, welcomed Their Excellencies the Chairman and members of the Board of Trustees of the Arabian Gulf University, affirming that they are cherished guests in their homeland, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and wishing them a pleasant stay, success, and prosperity during their meeting. His Excellency emphasized that the support and assistance provided by the Ministry of Education and the Higher Education Council to the Arabian Gulf University stem from the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and their commitment to supporting the university\u2019s progress and strengthening its role in serving higher education and joint Gulf cooperation. He praised the university\u2019s achievements and its distinguished academic and research role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Excellency Prof. Dr. Omar bin Awad Al-Rawas, representative of the Sultanate of Oman and former Chair of the Board of Trustees, opened the meeting by welcoming the Board members, commending the University\u2019s development and achievements, and congratulating its administration and staff on the progress made in its academic and research endeavors. He then handed over the chairmanship of the Board to Prof. Dr. Mazen Omar Hasna, representative of the State of Qatar, to assume the chairmanship of the University\u2019s Board of Trustees for its current session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Board continued its proceedings by discussing a number of academic, administrative, and financial matters, as well as the University\u2019s plans, programs, and future directions, including the development of its academic structure and educational programs, enhancing the quality of education and scientific research, as well as reviewing a number of strategic projects and initiatives, and making a series of decisions related to the university\u2019s progress and the development of its institutional performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the meeting, His Excellency the President of Arabian Gulf University Dr. Saad bin Saud Al Fahaid reviewed the most notable progress achieved by the university, foremost among which was its continued inclusion in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2027 for the third consecutive year, placing it in the 401\u2013450 range globally, reflecting the continuous improvement in its academic and research performance and the strengthening of its international presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Excellency expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom of Bahrain for its support and patronage of the Arabian Gulf University, which is headquartered in the Kingdom, and praised the generous care the university receives from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as their commitment to supporting the university\u2019s progress and strengthening its role in serving higher education and joint Gulf cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Excellency also extended his deepest gratitude and appreciation to Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, for their continued support and patronage of the university, emphasizing that this support has been and remains a fundamental pillar in enabling the university to fulfill its mission and achieve its goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Excellency also reviewed a number of strategic projects and initiatives currently underway at the university, foremost among which are developments related to the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Medical City project and its associated development projects and initiatives, as well as the university\u2019s efforts to modernize its academic and research infrastructure and strengthen its institutional capacities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Board of Trustees praised Arabian Gulf University\u2019s continued progress across its various academic, research, and institutional fields, as well as its growing presence in global rankings. The Board commended the efforts of the university\u2019s administration and staff in continuously improving performance and enhancing the quality of education and scientific research, and recognized the strategic projects and initiatives the university is implementing to achieve its vision and goals and solidify its standing at the regional and international levels. The Board also affirmed that the Arabian Gulf University represents a well-established model of joint Gulf cooperation, given its accumulated achievements and contributions in the fields of higher education, scientific research, and development in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 99th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arabian Gulf University was held as part of the Board\u2019s role in monitoring the university\u2019s progress and its academic, administrative, and financial affairs, as well as in strengthening its future direction, and to support its efforts to develop its academic and organizational programs and structures, thereby cementing its position as a Gulf institution for higher education and scientific research and strengthening its contribution to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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