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3 years ago

Saudi: New insurance policy introduces option of repairing damaged vehicle

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has introduced new amendments to the Unified Compulsory Motor Insurance Policy, allowing an option of repairing the vehicle instead of getting cash compensation. SAMA clarified that these amendments include the policy definitions and its appendixes in accordance with the ongoing developments of the Insurance Industry, as well as updating the exceptions and transferring some of the rights of recovery cases. The amendments also allow for an option where the third party is entitled to choose between direct cash compensation, or getting the damaged vehicle repaired. The updates come as part of SAMA’s endeavour to efficiently develop and facilitate traffic claim settlement procedures and to protect the rights of the parties of the insurance contract. It comes based on the authority vested in SAMA according to the Insurance Control Law as well as in line with its continuous efforts to develop the insurance sector and to protect the rights of the insured and the beneficiaries of the insurance coverage.

3 years ago

Saudi seeks to amend private education regulations to attract top institutions abroad

Saudi Arabia is working on legislation to amend the country’s education regulations to attract the world’s top educational institutions to open branches in the Kingdom. The Ministry of Education, represented by the Agency for Private University Education, is reviewing executive and organizational rules of the Private University Education Regulations. It aims to increase foreign investment opportunities in preparation for attracting the world’s top institutions and to facilitate the opening of their branches in the Kingdom. The initiatives are under the umbrella of the university system, which will contribute to a strategic transformation in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives. As part of its overall strategy, the ministry wants to increase private sector involvement and attract foreign investments, which will have a role in improving the outputs of university education and entering global competitiveness. The ministry’s initiatives reflect the size of the anticipated returns on educational economic growth rates. According to the most recent statistics released by the Statistics Center of the ministry, the total number of students enrolled in private colleges and universities has reached 86,000 in 15 universities and 42 licensed private colleges in the Kingdom. This includes nine non-profit universities. There are a total of 409 academic […]

3 years ago

American University of Bahrain Recognised by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has included the American University of Bahrain (AUBH) among the recognized universities for Saudi students to enroll in after the General Department for Certificate Equivalency in the Ministry decided to recognize the University and the qualifications it offers to its students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. This is evidence that the University has achieved advanced stages in terms of the quality of education it offers and its fulfillment of international standards, according to international classifications, and the completion of the University’s infrastructure, which makes it a worthy recipient of recognition. In this regard, Her Excellency Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Secretary-General of the Higher Education Council, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council, affirmed that this recognition confirms the quality of education provided by the University to students, and enhances its scientific and academic reputation at the local, Arab, and international levels. She also added that the recognition of Bahraini universities by Arab countries highlights the distinguished reputation of the higher education sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This recognition enhances the efforts made by the Higher Education Council to support […]

4 years ago

Bahrain: AUBH concludes its Fourth Annual AUBH President’s Run

The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) concluded the fourth edition of its Annual AUBH President’s Run, Under the Patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee and in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs. The event was attended by the Minister of Health H.E. Dr. Jaleela Jawad Hassan; General Secretary of the Higher Education Council, H.E. Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa; the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Youth, Her Excellency Sara Ishaq; General Sports Authority Deputy Chairman H.H. Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa; General Sports Authority CEO Dr. AbdulRahman Askar; Secretary General of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, Faris Al Kooheji; President of Bahrain Schools of Collegiate Athletics Association, Dr. Shaikh Sager Al Khalifa, senior officials in the Kingdom, youth from national high schools and universities, and the AUBH Community. The Run’s Opening Ceremony kicked off with welcome speech by AUBH Founding President Dr. Bradley J. Cook, highlighting the University’s ethos of a “Sound Mind, Sound Body” and emphasizing that the AUBHCommunity is vested in each student’s unique journey. This […]

4 years ago

The Bentley Bentayga, Supersized

By Charlie Cooksey If I was to look at the globe on my office desk to pick a list of 10 of the furthest away cities from Bahrain, Vancouver would be in that list. A beautiful city on the far west Pacific coast of Canada, it’s one of the top 10 most sustainable cities in the world with 95% of its electricity being supplied by renewable energy. The city is known for its great quality of life, stunning surroundings, friendly people, and being a short drive from Whistler – quite easily the most beautiful part of the world I have seen, with more pristine lakes, mountains and lush green nature than you can shake a stick at. With all this in mind, it’s easy to see why Bentley decided to launch their supersized Bentayga here. Everywhere we drove in Vancouver and Whistler was picture perfect, further helped by the clear blue skies we were graced with during the event. The Bentayga is Bentley’s only SUV. First launched in late 2015 it was an instant success, quickly becoming the brands best-selling model of all time. Enter 2022, and Bentley have launched the all new Bentayga EWB (Extended Wheelbase). It is the […]

4 years ago

Jobs of The Future – What Career Paths Should Students Prepare For?

Written by John Maguire, Executive Headmaster, The British School of Bahrain What will the future hold, and what will my role be in it? These two are questions asked by most students as they choose their post-16 qualifications and often progress on to undergraduate study or apprenticeships. There have been a plethora of books published about the future of professions. One such book, ‘The Future of the Professions: How Technology will transform the work of Human Experts‘, by Daniel and Richard Susskind, was first published over seven years ago in 2015. At the time, it raised many questions about how students are best prepared for the future, and the role schools have in this preparation. Yet here we are in 2022, asking how schools have transformed themselves over the last years to prepare future generations for this predicted transformation in employment. The challenge that all schools face worldwide is that preparing students for the future of work must be balanced with the demands of the forms of assessment employed by awarding bodies, irrespective of the country or qualification in which they are studied. Sadly, this latter element is what is holding back the transformation of education throughout the world. All […]

4 years ago

Canadian School Bahrain debuts new building, doubles its students’ intake

The Canadian School Bahrain (CSB) recently debuted its new building, which doubled the school’s student intake for the new academic year 2022 – 23. The new building is a state-of-the-art facility featuring 45 large classrooms, a library, a science lab, and a variety of other amenities such as an indoor paly area and a prayer room. “The new building will help us meet the growing demand for our school, and it will provide our students with a world-class education.” Mrs. Mariam Abdulghaffar Al Kooheji, Head of the Executive Committee of Canadian School Bahrain CSB is a leading educational institution in the region, offering the British Columbia curriculum (BC Curriculum). The school is poised to become one of the largest private schools in Bahrain and the region featuring first-of-its-kind facilities to provide students with a holistic education approach by focusing on their academic excellence and wellbeing. “This new building is in line with our focus on providing the best education possible within the best campus. Post the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we have not just rebuilt better, but we have also built forward differently, by understanding the impact of the pandemic on student learning and well-being. We understand the impact on both […]

4 years ago

Hedkandi Returns to Bahrain This Weekend With an All-day Party!

This weekend celebrates the long-awaited return of the iconic HEDKANDI brand to Bahrain. The brand has been centered in Ibiza and UK since its beginnings, with over 2.1 million album sales from over 200 albums. HEDKANDI is renowned for delivering the most glamorous and exhilarating events globally and has been a powerhouse in the music industry since its foundation in 1999. The creator of hedkandi, Mark Doyle, will be headlining the event this Friday. He will be joined by Mike Van Loon on the decks and accompanied by Soraya Vivian on vocals Sammy J on Saxophone and Rob Shaw on percussion. The Dynamite Dancers will add to this international team to provide an unforgettable opening to the season at the Club. Tickets cost BD 15 and you can buy yours here. The opening party of the season begins at 12 noon on 30th September around the Royal Golf Club Pool with the iconic artists and vibe of the acclaimed ‘hedkandi’ brand flying in from Ibiza and the UK. Don’t miss out on the best party of the year, their last visit to Bahrain 13 years ago was one of the country’s most legendary gatherings, and they’re coming back for the sequel! Dress to impress!

4 years ago

Getting to know the new President of the American University of Bahrain

Gulf Insider speaks with newly appointed President of the American University of Bahrain, Dr. Bradley J. Cook. Succeeding Dr. Susan E. Saxton, the Founding President of the American University of Bahrain (AUBH), Dr. Bradley J. Cook joined the University in the summer of 2022. He has over thirty years of distinguished experience in higher education across the US and the Middle East. We reached out to learn more about his plans as he takes up his new role, his definition of leadership as related to education, his greatest achievements, and more. What are your primary focus areas as you take up this new role? I am thrilled to join AUBH and the wide array of potential I can see within the University. During my years of experience in higher education, I have worked with numerous practical institutions to better understand and analyse the needs of the marketplace. Being connected to the industry is crucial to supporting AUBH in developing a caliber of graduates with world-class education who possess the essential skillsets required to thrive in the practical environment. This will in turn drive the growth of the Kingdom’s economy. As I take up the new role, I am currently […]

4 years ago

Bahrain: The first Supercar SUV just got even better!

Gulf Insider drives the latest Porsche Cayenne GTS. By Charlie Cooksey The Porsche Cayenne is a luxurious mid-size SUV with amazing power, handling, and offers great performance. It’s hard to believe there was so much criticism when Porsche announced back in 2002 that the company was going to make its first SUV, and the first ever Porsche with four doors! Yet, history proved the Cayenne to be a genius move by Porsche. It became a massive success and began the trend for high-performance SUVs by other sports and luxury car brands. The GTS badge signifies the very top-of-the-range version of any Porsche model, and the Cayenne GTS does not disappoint. It has a twin-turbo V8 that provides 480 hp to rocket you from zero to 100 kph in just over four seconds – for comparison, the base Cayenne models use a 335-hp turbocharged V-6. The GTS also comes with lowered air suspension, a torque-vectoring rear axle, a revamped sport exhaust system, and black 21-inch wheels. All those extras would cost way more individually. Despite its power, this is an easy and very comfortable car to drive. An 8-speed automatic transmission sends power to all four wheels, and with as much […]

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