Health & Education
From The Report: Bahrain 2023
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Bahrain was the first Gulf country to establish government-sponsored education in 1919 and it continues to invest in strengthening its education system. With Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 – the country’s national economic diversification blueprint – and the Bahrain National Higher Education Strategy 2014-24 guiding the kingdom’s schooling strategy, Bahrain is expanding its public education infrastructure, and backing technical and vocational education and training programmes to upskill its workforce for the future. In the health care space, Bahrain has a long life expectancy and its disease burden is mostly related to non-communicable diseases, a trend common among wealthier countries. With continued investment in both public and private health care, the kingdom continues to improve its health service delivery.

This chapter contains interviews with Dr Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman, Supreme Council of Health and Ghassan Fouad Aouad, Former President, Applied Science University 

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Overview

Future targets: Initiatives look to increase local participation in schooling as insurance scheme set to reduce outbound medical tourism
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Bahrain was the first Gulf country to establish government-sponsored education in 1919 and it continues to invest in strengthening its education system. With Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 – the country’s economic diversification blueprint – and the National Higher Education Strategy 2014-24 guiding the kingdom’s schooling strategy, Bahrain is expanding its public education infrastructure, and backing technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes to upskill its workforce…

Analysis

Digital skills: New technologies and tech-inclusive opportunities are helping position Bahrain as a regional source of high-value talent
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With the Covid-19 pandemic highlighting the importance of digital accessibility, as well as business skills and education, Bahrain is capitalising on previous gains in digital literacy and online training. The kingdom has also accelerated professional development programmes, keeping pace with the recent uptick in digitalisation across its economy. Systemic Shift Bahrain’s long-term education goals have consistently included developing a technology-oriented education system. In August 2004 the…

Interview

Continuous improvement: Dr Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman, Supreme Council of Health (SCH), on enhancing the effectiveness and quality of care, and increasing investment in the sector
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Interview: Dr. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa Which developments will help boost investment levels in Bahrain’s health care industry and increase its contribution to the local economy? DR. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN ABDULLAH AL KHALIFA: The health care industry in Bahrain is expanding, with various development projects under way. This growth represents an opportunity for investors who are interested in the sector. The government is positioning the country as a desirable destination for health…

Interview

Life lessons: Ghassan Fouad Aouad, Former President, Applied Science University, on the link between education and entrepreneurship
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Interview:Ghassan Fouad Aouad How can the local start-up ecosystem strengthen higher education while supporting national economic diversification? GHASSAN FOUAD AOUAD: The higher education sector in Bahrain and across the globe is facing unprecedented challenges as a result of severe competition and issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the economy and conflict. In order to thrive in the long run the sector needs to seek out ways to diversify its income through innovation and entrepreneurship. The…