An Interview with Dalal Alaiawat, Head of the Environmental Engineering Programme at UTB
An Interview with Sheikh Khaled Al Khalifa, General Director, Vatel Bahrain
An Interview with Dr Simon Watson, Principal, St Christopher’s School Bahrain
An Interview with Dr. Bradley J. Cook, Founding Director, American University of Bahrain
An Interview with Dave McMaster, Founding Director, American School of Bahrain
An Interview with John Maguire, Executive Headmaster, The British School of Bahrain
An Interview with Dr Paul Walton, Principal, Nadeen School
Post-pandemic Opportunities and the Impact of AI on the Investment Landscape
Gulf Insider talks to John Maguire, Executive Headmaster of the British School of Bahrain
Gulf Insider talks to Wayne Ridgway, Senior School Head Teacher of the British School of Bahrain
Gulf Insider talks to Robert Howe, Junior School Head Teacher of the British School of Bahrain
Gulf Insider talks to Julie Anne Gilbert, Infant School Head Teacher of British School of Bahrain
Gulf Insider talks to Dr. Susan Saxton, Founding President and Mr. William Hurt, COO of AUBH
Gulf Insider talks to Ms. Abby Saadeh, Principal of the Canadian School Bahrain
Gulf Insider talks to Malek Osseiran, Head of Gulf’s LinkedIn Talent Solutions (LTS)
Gulf Insider speaks to Shaikha Latifa Al-Khalifa, Co-founder and CEO of Clever Play
Gulf Insider talks to Mark Whitfield, Education Director of Britus Education
Gulf Insider talks to Dr. Anisha Abraham, Clinical Psychologist at AMH, Bahrain
Gulf Insider talks to Maryam Al Razqi and Zahra Ghanbari of Education Zone
Gulf Insider speaks to American School of Bahrain’s Founding Director, Dave McMaster
3 weeks ago
James Batts, Principal of Nadeen School Bahrain, discusses the institution’s focus on student belonging, using neuroscience-based learning approaches, expanded curriculum choices, and community events to help learners thrive. When we talk about school improvement, it’s easy to get caught up in exam results and league tables. But what if we focused instead on whether every young person genuinely feels they belong? While operating within the BQA and BSO frameworks, Nadeen School has been exploring what it means to create an environment where learners don’t simply attend classes but participate, grow, and be their unique selves. We’re rethinking some fundamental assumptions about how we support learning and thriving. Learning About Learning One shift that’s made a real difference is helping learners understand their own brains. The High Performance Learning approach weaves insights from neuroscience and performance psychology. When embedded throughout the Nadeen School curriculum, not just as an add-on subject, learners become more intentional learners. As students begin to grasp how memory works or why practice matters, they stop seeing struggle as failure and start recognising it as part of the process, part of life. A word of advice for any educator considering this approach: start small. A simple conversation about […]
4 weeks ago
Education_BH: Innovation and Excellence celebrates the remarkable innovations implemented in Bahrain’s schools and universities. We learned about these innovations, the process, the challenges, and the lessons learned from some of the leading educational institutions in the Kingdom. Read all about the Nadeen School‘s innovation below. High Performance Learning and Launching of Post 16 Nadeen School has earned High Performance Learning accreditation and launched the post-16 provision, offering A Level and BTEC pathways. The HPL framework develops academic skills and character from early years through to post-16. Please share a brief background of your innovation. High Performance Learning is an internationally recognised framework designed to develop learners who combine strong academic performance with advanced learning skills and well-developed character. It places equal emphasis on Advanced Cognitive Performance development, such as meta-cognition, strategic thinking, and collaboration, and on VAAs that underpin long-term success. HPL fits Nadeen particularly well because it complements the school’s commitment to inclusion, personalised learning, and high expectations for all. As Nadeen grows into a full-through and post-16 school, HPL provides a coherent, shared language of learning that supports progression from early years through secondary, specialist, and post-16 pathways. Over the past two years, Nadeen School has made sustained and measurable […]
4 weeks ago
The Professional Legal Practice Certificate (PLPC) course has become one of Bahrain’s most effective mechanisms for preparing legal talent to operate confidently in real practice. Speaking on behalf of the Judicial & Legal Studies Institute (JLSI), Judge Dr Reyadh Mohamed Seyadi, the Director, explores what goes into creating a sustainable model for developing legal talent in Bahrain. When the Judicial and Legal Studies Institute (JLSI) launched the Professional Legal Practice Certificate (PLPC) course in 2019, the team thought we were creating a training course, which, of course, needed to be strong and comprehensive. Over the last five years, however, we have recognised that we were also responding to a different need: how do we change the way legal talent is grown and nurtured in the Kingdom of Bahrain? When the JLSI launched PLPC in 2019, we believed we were creating a strong training course – and we were. Over the following years, we also realised we were meeting a deeper need: changing how legal talent is grown and nurtured in Bahrain. In that sense, PLPC has evolved into a quiet piece of national training infrastructure, built on trust-based collaboration between a public institution and private practice. The programme serves a […]
4 weeks ago
General Assembly runs Tech Bootcamps in Bahrain, designed to help graduates with practical and applicable skills to thrive in an increasingly technical world. Success in today’s job market comes down to the technical expertise – no matter how strong your knowledge base is, what matters most is what you can actually do. Employers across sectors seek talent who can step into roles with practical, applicable skills rather than purely theoretical knowledge. The shift has created demand for training models that focus on hands-on experience and real-world application. Tech bootcamps have emerged as one response to this need. In Bahrain, the General Assembly has been operating this model since July 2022 and has graduated over 2,500 people through bootcamps in coding, AI, data analytics and UX design. The format runs across several disciplines. Full-time programmes span 12 weeks at around 40 hours per week, while part-time versions stretch to 24 weeks to accommodate those with busy schedules. Practitioners in the Classroom What distinguishes the approach is who’s teaching. General Assembly brings in industry practitioners who’ve worked at companies like Netflix, Spotify, McKinsey, and others. These instructors are still active in their fields, which means the curriculum reflects current industry practices rather […]
4 weeks ago
Fatima AlDallal, Head of the Counselling Centre at the American University of Bahrain, highlights the need for mental health and wellness initiatives and how AUBH is addressing student anxiety, stress, and emotional health through counselling services, mindfulness programmes, and support systems. University years are often described as a journey of growth, independence, and possibility. Yet worldwide, more students are grappling with stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Academic expectations, family pressures, and constant comparison, often intensified by social media, significantly influence mental health and how young people experience university life. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified these pressures, leaving many emotionally fatigued and socially unprepared. At the American University of Bahrain, we recognise that these pressures do not stay outside the classroom door. In my work as a licensed clinical psychologist overseeing the AUBH Counselling Centre, students frequently share the weight of needing to excel academically, secure employment, and manage family expectations while navigating their own identities. Although it has been years, the pandemic’s effects on mental health have remained, especially on this generation’s young adults. It disrupted routines, increased isolation, and created a lingering sense of unpredictability. For many, returning to campus meant playing catch-up both academically and […]
4 weeks ago
Aneil Peswani, Head of Digital Learning at St Christopher’s School Bahrain, explores the school’s approach to building AI resilience over reliance, teaching students to use AI as a supportive guide rather than a tool that provides all the answers. When Generative AI first arrived, our initial instinct, like many schools, was caution. We needed to protect our community. However, we quickly realised that simply blocking these tools would not prepare our students for their future. We had to shift from a policing mindset to one of preparation and AI resilience. We decided to invite the students to help steer the ship. We established a group of “Student AI Pioneers” to work alongside leadership. Their feedback has been vital in shaping our definition of AI resilience. During a recent Year 10 session on the impact of AI reliance on brain development, one student noted, “I realise I now need to be so careful when I use AI and that getting it to think for me has a longer-term impact that I won’t realise until it’s too late.” That sentiment became the cornerstone of our strategy: AI Resilience, not Reliance. We teach students to view AI as a thinking partner, one that […]
4 weeks ago
Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, shared a message of encouragement to students through a post on his official social media account, expressing confidence in their ability to achieve positive results. In the post, the Minister conveyed his optimism regarding students’ performance, while also encouraging them to take time to rest and enjoy their holiday period. The message reflects the Ministry of Education’s continued focus on supporting students’ well-being alongside academic achievement, and reinforcing a balanced approach to learning and personal development.
4 weeks ago
More than six million students across Saudi Arabia will return to classrooms on Sunday for the start of the second term of the current academic year, following a nine-day midyear break. Education authorities have confirmed that students will attend school for only 11 days during Ramadan, reflecting a shortened academic schedule for the holy month. Students will also benefit from an extended break during Ramadan, followed by the Eid Al Fitr holiday. According to the academic calendar, the second term will include four official holidays. The first falls on the fifth of Ramadan to mark Founding Day. The second is the Eid Al Fitr break, which will run from the 17th of Ramadan, March 6, through March 28, 2026, according to Okaz Arabic daily. The third holiday will be the Eid Al Adha break, which is set to last 10 days, from May 22 to June 1. An exception applies to education departments in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and Taif, where the holiday will begin earlier, at the end of the school day on Thursday, the 27th of Dhu Al Qadah. The fourth and final break will mark the end of the academic year, with the summer holiday scheduled to run from June 25 […]
1 month ago
Education_BH: Innovation and Excellence celebrates the remarkable innovations implemented in Bahrain’s schools and universities. We learned about these innovations, the process, the challenges, and the lessons learned from some of the leading educational institutions in the Kingdom. Read all about the Nasser Centre for Science and Technology‘s innovation below. Teacherless Classroom- AI in the Classroom The Teacherless Classroom is an AI-driven learning environment designed to empower students through independent, self-paced study. By leveraging machine learning to automate lesson generation and assessments, the platform provides personalised content and interactive activities that adapt to individual student needs. Please share a brief background of your innovation. A teacherless classroom is a learning environment where students can access and engage with educational content independently, with minimal or no direct teacher intervention. This often involves the use of technology and innovative learning strategies. With advancements in AI and machine learning, these classrooms can provide an independent learning environment where technology takes on traditional teaching roles. How was the innovation planned? Teachers create or curate educational content, such as lesson plans and interactive activities. Students gain access to the learning platform, which hosts the content. Students explore the content at their own pace, using tools and resources provided […]
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