Education
From The Report: Bahrain 2018
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The public education system of Bahrain is poised to mark its centenary in 2019, but the main focus in the country’s schools and universities is further in the future. New institutions are being built and opened in both the public and private sectors to serve young people from nursery age through to postgraduate study. According to international indices, Bahrain’s schools are outperforming many in the region, and results are improving, but there is still some way to go if they are to match the best in the world.

This chapter contains an interview with Riyad Y Hamzah, President, University of Bahrain; and Ahmed Al Shaikh, Director, Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance.

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Overview

Ringing in reforms: Following a substantive review, the kingdom aims to improve educational outcomes
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The public education system of Bahrain is poised to mark its centenary in 2019, but the main focus in the country’s schools and universities is further in the future. New institutions are being built and opened in both the public and private sectors to serve young people from nursery age through to postgraduate study. According to international indices, Bahrain’s schools are outperforming many in the region, and results are improving, but there is still some way to go if they are to match…

Interview

A code to success: Riyad Y Hamzah, President, University of Bahrain (UoB), on the role of education in the local and international economy
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Interview:Riyad Y Hamzah How are universities developing the key competencies of students to meet local skills demand? RIYAD Y HAMZAH: For any student, anywhere in the world, the transition into university is one that should not be underestimated. New tasks, such as managing one’s own timetable, and studying can be daunting and sometimes – if not always – require adjustment. It is important to ensure students are ready – not just academically – but are also given the ability to…

Analysis

Now in session: Old schools are getting a makeover, as new facilities open
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New schools are springing up across Bahrain, funded by private investors, the government and neighbouring Gulf countries. The developments represent a response to an expanding population, demand for modern facilities suited to 21st-Century teaching methods and the growth of new master-planned communities. The Ministry of Education (MoE) is hoping the new facilities will nurture higher standards and provide options for parents in both government and fee-paying schools. DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS:…

Interview

In a different light: Ahmed Al Shaikh, Director, Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), on approaching technology and market needs
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Interview:Ahmed Al Shaikh How receptive are students to the rapidly changing role of technology in education? AHMED AL SHAIKH: Technology is affecting us in two ways. On the one hand, focusing on finance, everything related to financial technology and cybersecurity is extremely important and this is what is driving the sector. As a training provider, we are doing our best to partner with people who can speak about specific areas and what we should look for. These concepts span sectors –…

Analysis

A technical approach: Technical education provides a path forward for many students
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Vocational training plays a key role in bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace. The government of Bahrain has created pathways that allow students to focus on technical or professional skills at a number of points in their education, as well as when they leave school. Citizens can access financial support to pay for training and entrepreneurial activity. TECHNICAL SCHOOLS: For students who are more interested in practical skills than academic study of the arts or sciences,…