U.S. Embassy Urges American Citizens to Leave Saudi Arabia Amid Security Concerns
U.S. Orders Non‑Essential Staff and Family to Leave Oman Amid Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Multiple Drones Across the Kingdom in Overnight Attacks
Drone Strike Sparks Fire in Ruwais Industrial Area, No Casualties Reported
Fire Breaks Out in Fujairah Oil Zone Following Air Defence Operations, One Injured
U.S. Embassy Urges American Citizens to Leave Saudi Arabia Amid Security Concerns
U.S. Orders Non‑Essential Staff and Family to Leave Oman Amid Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Multiple Drones Across the Kingdom in Overnight Attacks
Drone Strike Sparks Fire in Ruwais Industrial Area, No Casualties Reported
Fire Breaks Out in Fujairah Oil Zone Following Air Defence Operations, One Injured
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
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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 International School of Choueifat Manama‘s innovation below. SABIS® Integrated Learning System™ (ILS™) The International School of Choueifat Manama implemented the SABIS Integrated Learning System, promoting real-time learning and student independence. This platform enables teachers to monitor progress and adjust instruction while empowering students to own their learning, improving academic tracking and boosting confidence. Please share a brief background of your innovation. ILS™ was designed to support both students and teachers by promoting real-time learning, developing independent learners, and ensuring the learning cycle is complete in each lesson. It empowers students to take ownership of their learning while enabling teachers to monitor progress and adjust instruction accordingly. How was the innovation planned? Developed by SABIS IT. Give us a brief assessment of your results. The system’s ability to provide real-time data has also improved academic tracking and intervention. Feedback from educators and students has been overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the system’s role in boosting student confidence and academic performance. In hindsight, […]
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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 Children Academy‘s innovation below. Award-winning Multi-Disciplinary Curriculum Delivery The Children’s Academy delivers an outstanding multi-disciplinary curriculum for SEND learners, integrating specialist teachers, therapists, and teaching assistants. This collaborative approach embeds speech, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy into classroom learning, creating individualised experiences that enable all children to access the mainstream curriculum successfully. Please share a brief background of your innovation. The implementation of our multi-disciplinary curriculum began at the start of the school year. How was the innovation planned? The senior leadership planned the curriculum and its implementation, keeping learners’ needs at the core. What were the challenges faced during implementation? As a special needs school, we face many challenges in dealing with the children’s academic struggles. Give us a brief assessment of your results. At The Children’s Academy, we are proud to deliver a truly outstanding multi-disciplinary curriculum that ensures every child, regardless of need, can access a high-quality education. Our approach integrates the expertise of specialist teachers, therapists, and teaching […]
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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 American University of Bahrain‘s innovation below. Employing 3D printing to enforce students’ geometric perception in Calculus II Students at the American University of Bahrain designed and 3D-printed mugs using calculus concepts, combining abstract mathematics with hands-on learning whilst promoting sustainability through efficient design that maximises capacity with minimal material. Please share a brief background of your innovation. Over the past few decades, the Calculus II curriculum in higher education has undergone a steady process of standardisation, reflecting a broader effort to unify mathematical instruction across institutions. Among other topics, it includes the calculation of volumes and surface areas of solids of revolution. This offers instructors and students the challenge of dealing with three-dimensional geometry. One reason this topic is facing inherent difficulties is that traditional teaching methods (textbooks, 2D diagrams, and classroom boards) are often insufficient means to convey 3D spatial relations. During the last five years, 3D printing has emerged as an educational tool, employed by educators to bridge the […]
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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 American School of Bahrain‘s innovation below. ASB’s AI Innovators and Researchers: Driving Innovation, Literacy, and Practical Use of AI in Education The program integrates a specialised AI curriculum across Grades 1 to 10, supported by intensive staff professional development and community engagement events. As one of the first schools globally to receive the RAIL endorsement, ASB focuses on the responsible and practical integration of AI to enhance productivity and creativity while upholding educational integrity. Please share a brief background of your innovation. Our commitment to preparing students for the future led to the creation of the AI Committee, a pioneering initiative designed to drive innovation, literacy, and the ethical, practical integration of artificial intelligence across our school community. The AI Committee was formed with a diverse group of educators and administrators from different divisions and subject areas who share a passion for innovation and technology. Together, we developed a strategic roadmap to embed AI into teaching, learning, and operations. Our mission was […]
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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 Alia Autism Centre‘s innovation below. Halla by Alia Halla by Alia is Bahrain’s first coffee shop that’s run by young adults with autism, offering hands-on vocational training in baking, customer service, and financial management. This innovative program increases employability and self-confidence while raising public awareness about autism inclusion. Please share a brief background of your innovation. Halla by Alia – First Coffee Shop Run by Young Adults with Autism in Bahrain is an innovation and a first-of-its-kind vocational training model in Bahrain, where young adults on the autism spectrum manage and operate a public café. Through planning & implementation, the program provides training in baking, customer service, money handling, and teamwork, as well as a partnership with local businesses for supplies. These efforts lead to outcomes such as increased employability, self-confidence, and community inclusion, and the café also raises awareness in the public. Why it fits is that it is a strong example of educational innovation that bridges learning with real-world vocational […]
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has restricted government funding for its citizens wishing to study at British universities, according to a report by the Financial Times. In June, the UAE’s higher education ministry published a list of global universities for which scholarships would be approved and qualifications certified, as part of reforms limiting funding to top-performing institutions. The list included universities in the US, Australia, Israel and France, but excluded the UK, home to many of the world’s leading academic institutions. The exclusion is linked to UAE concerns over what it perceives as the risk of Islamist radicalisation on UK campuses, according to three people familiar with the matter cited by the FT. When UK officials queried the absence of British institutions from the June list, UAE officials said the omission had not been an “oversight”, according to a person with direct knowledge of the discussions quoted by the newspaper. “[The UAE] don’t want their kids to be radicalised on campus,” the person told the FT. In response, UK officials emphasised the importance of academic freedom, the person said. In 2023-24, 70 students at UK universities were reported for possible referral to the government’s Prevent deradicalisation programme showing signs of […]
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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 Al Hekma International School‘s innovation below. AHIS AI Pathway The AHIS AI Pathway is a comprehensive, school-wide framework that integrates ethical Artificial Intelligence into education, learning, and leadership. Grounded in the Responsible AI in Learning (RAIL) standards, the initiative’s education combines structured policy development with continuous professional growth and student-led innovation. Please share a brief background of your innovation. The AHIS AI Pathway was launched as part of Al Hekma International School’s commitment to fostering future-ready, responsible, and personalised learning. Recognising the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education, AHIS embarked on a structured journey to integrate AI across teaching, learning, and leadership practices. The initiative began with the establishment of a Responsible AI Policy, aligned with global frameworks such as MSA’s Responsible AI in Learning (RAIL) standards. This was followed by a series of professional development sessions for teachers on AI literacy, ethical use, and classroom applications. Tools like Google Workspace for Education Plus, Gemini, Khanmigo, and AI-powered Practice Sets […]
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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 Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School‘s innovation below. TechnoTunnel ARKIS’s TechnoTunnel Exhibition showcased student-led ICT projects that address real-world challenges through innovation and social responsibility. Projects demonstrated how students applied technology to sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity, transforming creative ideas into functional prototypes. Please share a brief background of your innovation. The TechnoTunnel Exhibition aligns with ARKIS’s mission of nurturing responsible global citizens by inspiring students to embrace innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability while applying technology to real-world contexts. To bring this vision to life, the ICT Department organised the exhibition as a dynamic platform where creativity, technical expertise, and social responsibility came together. The exhibition showcased a wide range of projects exploring how technology can address real-world challenges. Students investigated areas such as smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence, and assistive technologies. Among these, Bloom Room introduced a sustainable approach to plant care, EchoLink provided a communication support system for the deaf, and Hand Speak used machine learning to make sign language more accessible. […]
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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 Al Raja School‘s innovation below. Community PBL (Project-Based Learning) Al Raja School’s Community Project-Based Learning programme partners Grades 3-5 students with local businesses to solve real workplace challenges. Students follow a five-stage Creative Sequence (Observation, Investigation, Incubation, Solutions, Validation) over one semester, culminating in presentations to authentic business audiences for a genuine problem-solving experience. Please share a brief background of your innovation. Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a program that enables students to work through a Creative Sequence to help solve a Driving Question. The students are partnered with a business that presents them with a Driving Question. This question is a challenge that the company would like the students to solve. How was the innovation planned? The course was planned for 1 school semester. The students participating were in Grades 3, 4, and 5. A select number of students from this age group met once a week during an extracurricular class. A partnership with a business had to be established before […]
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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 Al Rawabi Middle and High School‘s innovation below. Smart Underground Evacuation Centre Students designed a Smart Underground Evacuation Centre after learning about a grandmother trapped during a storm. Using Sweet Home 3D and Tinkercad, 7th- to 8th-grade students created detailed plans featuring smart lighting and waste systems to protect communities during natural disasters and emergencies. Please share a brief background of your innovation. During a discussion about community safety, one student shared a touching story about her grandmother, who once found herself trapped in Oman during a sudden storm while on vacation. Alone and lacking essential supplies, her grandmother faced a difficult situation, leaving her family deeply worried for her safety. This experience inspired some students from Grades 7 and 8 to come together to design a Smart Underground Evacuation Centre. In a world increasingly threatened by natural disasters and crises, these innovative students aimed to create a refuge that could protect lives during various community threats. To bring their vision […]