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The Most In-Demand Careers in Bahrain Through 2030 and the Degrees That Lead to Them

Choosing a degree is a bet on what Bahrain’s economy will need in five years, and that bet is easier to place than most students think. The government has been explicit about where it wants growth, employers repeat the same skill shortages year after year, and the scholarship lists tell you exactly which graduates the state is willing to pay for. This guide works through the sectors most likely to generate in-demand jobs Bahrain can offer through 2030, the degrees that map to them, and where those degrees can be studied locally. None of it comes with salary tables or guarantees; job markets shift, and anyone quoting precise employment figures for 2030 is guessing. The direction of travel, though, is clear. Where Bahrain’s economy is heading Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, the long-term strategy launched back in 2008, set the frame: diversify away from oil, grow the private sector and build an economy that runs on skills. The more recent economic recovery and growth plans put flesh on that by naming priority sectors, among them financial services, ICT, manufacturing, logistics and tourism. For a student, the practical translation is this: the reliable demand through 2030 clusters around finance and fintech, technology […]

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When Do Schools Start in Bahrain? Term Dates for 2026-2027

Public school students in Bahrain return on Thursday 3 September 2026, according to the Ministry of Education’s approved calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year. Private and international schools set their own dates, and most of them bring students back slightly earlier, between late August and the first days of September. The Bahrain school calendar 2026 follows a familiar shape: a September start, a long first stretch to the winter break, a second half running through spring, and a June finish. The detail differs between the public system, the international schools and the CBSE schools, so this guide covers each in turn, along with the holidays and Ramadan adjustments that reshape the year. The official MOE calendar for 2026-2027 The Ministry of Education has published its calendar for 2026-2027, and the confirmed public school dates are as follows. Students start on Thursday 3 September 2026, with orientation activities in the first days of the week. The first semester runs from 3 September 2026 to 14 January 2027, closing with the end-of-semester exam period, which for general secondary students runs from 21 December into the second week of January. The MOE calendar sets out 202 school days in total, split into 91 […]

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Iranian Attacks On Kuwait Now Part Of Grade 10 History Curriculum

Kuwait has documented the Iranian attacks that targeted the country this year in its Grade 10 history textbook. The Ministry of Education describes them as ‘sinful Iranian attacks’ against Kuwait and has included an account of the attacks and their aftermath in the national history curriculum, according to a report by Kuwaiti newspaper Al Qabas. The textbook, The State of Kuwait: The Journey and the Entity, dedicates pages 56 and 57 to documenting the attacks, their impact and Kuwait’s response, including what it describes as the country’s united efforts to confront them. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The section is presented as part of efforts to promote national unity, loyalty and a sense of belonging among younger generations. The textbook details attacks it attributes to Iran and Iranian-backed groups, carried out using missiles and drones against vital and government facilities as well as residential areas. The sites listed include power generation and water desalination plants, Kuwait International Airport, the Public Institution for Social Security building, the Ministries Complex and several residential areas. On June 3, Iranian strikes hit Kuwait International Airport, killing one Indian traveller and injuring at least 63 people, including […]

2 weeks ago

25 Questions Parents Ask About Schools in Bahrain, Answered

Moving to Bahrain, or moving your child to a new school here, raises the same questions for almost every family. This schools in Bahrain FAQ answers the 25 we hear most often from parents, covering fees, admissions, curricula, buses, uniforms and paperwork. Each answer starts with the short version. Where something varies from school to school, we say so and point you to the right guide. Choosing and applying 1. How do I start choosing a school in Bahrain? Start by shortlisting three to five schools by curriculum, budget and location, then visit each one. Bahrain has dozens of private schools alongside its government system, so a shortlist keeps things manageable. Independent BQA review reports add an outside view of quality, and a tour tells you the rest. 2. When do school applications open in Bahrain? Most private schools open applications in the autumn, roughly September to November, for entry the following September. Popular schools fill some year groups months in advance, so apply 9 to 12 months ahead where you can. Deadlines differ by school, and our school admissions guide for Bahrain walks through the timeline. 3. Do schools in Bahrain require entrance assessments? Most private schools assess applicants, […]

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Sharjah Ruler orders Sudan Private School to refund fees after parent’s complaint

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) not to collect any fees from Sudanese students at Sudan Private School. He also asked the authority to refund any nominal fee that might have been already taken from parents. The Sharjah Ruler said that he had established the school for members of Sharjah’s Sudanese community who could not afford to admit their children elsewhere in the emirate, intending it to be entirely free of charge, and that he follows the school’s affairs directly and continuously. Speaking in a phone-in on the ‘Direct Line’ programme, Sheikh Dr Sultan explained the school’s origins, “We set up Sudan Private School because we found some Sudanese parents didn’t have the means to enrol their children in schools, so we opened a private school for them and took on the running of the teachers and everything to do with the school without charging parents anything. “It appears that the Sharjah Private Education Authority put some fees in place and called them ‘nominal’, but a nominal fee is a lot for someone in need, so we’ve instructed the Authority not to take any […]

2 weeks ago

British School of Bahrain’s Class of 2026 Celebrates Best A-Level Results Yet

Every single student at the British School of Bahrain who sat A-Levels this year passed. Not just that: nearly a quarter of all grades came back A*, and more than half were A*-A. For a graduating class this size, that’s the kind of year schools wait a decade for. The numbers: 100% pass rate, 24% A*, 54% A*-A, 92% A*-C. But the pass rate only tells you where students landed. What’s more telling is how far they travelled to get there. ALPS Education, which tracks student progress rather than just raw grades, puts BSB in the top 10% of schools worldwide for value added. In History, Psychology and the BTEC IT Diploma, the school cracked the top 3% globally. Physics, Maths, French, Computer Science, Business Studies and PE all landed in the top 10%. That’s the real story here: these aren’t just bright kids getting good grades; they’re kids who improved dramatically under BSB’s teaching. Executive Headteacher Liz Stanley said: “These are spectacular results of which the entire school community is very proud. These results are extra special given the challenging circumstances students have faced in the region this year and demonstrate the unashamed ambition of BSB in providing the […]

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Sharjah roads upgraded in two areas as new academic year begins

Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority has completed road development and maintenance works in the Al Jazzat and Al Hazana areas as schools across the UAE began the new academic year on Monday. The projects were carried out as part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Sharjah’s road network, improve traffic flow and enhance safety for motorists and other road users. The works included the development and maintenance of asphalt layers along the roads in both directions, in addition to the repainting and renewal of road markings. In Al Jazzat, the works covered a 785-metre stretch and served an area of approximately 7,000 square metres. In Al Hazana, the project extended across 730 metres and covered an area of around 6,500 square metres. The authority said the improvements would help provide safer and more efficient roads for residents and visitors, while supporting smoother traffic flow through the two areas. The completion of the projects comes as traffic volumes rise with the return of students, school buses, parents and other commuters to the roads. More than 1.277 million students returned to over 1,180 schools across the UAE on August 31. Sharjah Police had earlier announced a series of measures ahead of […]

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How Much Does Education Really Cost in Bahrain? Nursery to University

The cost of education in Bahrain ranges from almost nothing, for Bahraini citizens in government schools, to more than BHD 9,000 a year at the most expensive private schools, before you add uniforms, buses, trips and exam entries. Most families land in between, and the answer depends on the stage, the curriculum and the school you choose. This guide walks through each stage from nursery to university with real published figures and sourced ranges. Schools revise fees regularly, so treat each number as a snapshot of the year stated and confirm current rates with the school itself. Nursery and preschool Nursery is the first bill most parents in Bahrain face. Published nursery fees in Bahrain for 2025 mostly sit between BHD 850 and 3,400 a year, with the full range running from about BHD 750 to over BHD 8,000. Over a ten-month year that is roughly BHD 85 to 340 a month. Infant programmes at premium schools cost far more: BHD 5,463 a year at the British School of Bahrain’s infant school and BHD 5,835 for a full-day nursery place at St Christopher’s. Full-day care costs noticeably more than mornings only, and meals, late pick-up, holiday clubs and registration fees […]

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NYU Abu Dhabi announces 87 scholarship recipients for Summer Academy Class of 2027

NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has selected 87 high-achieving Emirati secondary school students for the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholarship for Outstanding High School Students, Class of 2027. Selected students include Abdulaziz Ahmed Sarhan Saeed Alkaabi, Aisha Humaid Hamad Saeed Alshamsi, Dana Yousef Khaleel Ibraheem Alhammadi, Hamdan Mohammed Saif Khamis Alkaabi, Lara Rashed Obaid Ali Alsuwaidi, Mariam Saeed Saif Matar AlMazrouei, Mohamed Abdulsalam Alhashmi and Zainab Hussain Mohamed Sadiq Al Khoori. The students will join NYUAD’s 18-month Summer Academy enrichment program, which prepares Emirati youth for admission to and success at leading universities worldwide. Now in its 16th year, the programme is among the UAE’s most prestigious opportunities for Emirati secondary school students. It recognises academic excellence, leadership potential and ambition, while giving participants the skills and confidence needed to pursue higher education. Alumni of the programme have gone on to study at institutions including Yale, Princeton, NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, the London School of Economics, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and King’s College London. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the program reflects the UAE’s commitment to investing in young people. “The Summer Academy reflects our commitment to investing in young people […]

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What Makes an Award-Winning School? Lessons from the Bahrain Education Awards

The Bahrain Education Awards celebrate innovation and excellence across the kingdom’s schools, universities and training institutions, and they raise a question every parent quietly asks: what actually separates an award-winning school from an ordinary one? The trophy is the visible part. The habits behind it are what matter to your child. This article looks at what awards like these tend to recognise, the traits that consistently show up in strong schools, and how to use awards and BQA inspection reports as useful signals without letting them make the decision for you. What the Bahrain Education Awards recognise Education awards in Bahrain exist to shine a light on institutions and educators doing genuinely good work, and to push the wider sector to match them. Categories at awards of this kind typically span teaching innovation, school leadership, student support and wellbeing, use of technology, community engagement and overall institutional excellence, across both schools and higher education. Strong entries tend to rest on evidence rather than reputation: what a school has changed, what improved as a result, and whether the improvement reached students rather than staying in a strategy document. That evidential focus is the point for parents. An award is a snapshot […]

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The Most In-Demand Careers in Bahrain Through 2030 and the Degrees That Lead to Them

When Do Schools Start in Bahrain? Term Dates for 2026-2027

Iranian Attacks On Kuwait Now Part Of Grade 10 History Curriculum

25 Questions Parents Ask About Schools in Bahrain, Answered

Sharjah Ruler orders Sudan Private School to refund fees after parent’s complaint

British School of Bahrain’s Class of 2026 Celebrates Best A-Level Results Yet

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How Much Does Education Really Cost in Bahrain? Nursery to University

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