Making progress through research
AMA International University-Bahrain (AMAIUB) held research colloquium on the topic “Towards Research and Teaching Quality in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, and Natural & Social Sciences” on October 31 at the university auditorium.
Conducted annually, the colloquium featured the research outputs of the AMAIUB faculty members through oral and poster presentations covering some aspects of business and finance, engineering, computing, natural and social sciences, and languages.
In her welcome address, Buena Gracia A. Canzana, AMAIUB Head of Administration, emphasised that the university’s research thrusts were aligned to the Kingdom’s Economic Vision 2030. “Hence, the outputs of the university are geared towards the advancement of Bahrain’s research landscape.”
She also said that the University President, Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V had been very supportive in all the research endeavours of the faculty members.
University Provost Dr. Geraldo C. Talisic underscored that AMAIUB was persistent in building its sustainable research culture.
He encouraged the faculty to integrate the research findings into tangible applications especially in the course of the teaching-learning process. The Provost congratulated everyone for contributing to the exponential growth of the university’s number of international publications.
Head of Research and Publication Office Dr, Amin El Meligi, showcased the university’s research milestones. The plenary speakers from different sectors in Kingdom of Bahrain shared valuable insights to the participants.
Samir Al Darabi, Director of United Nation Information Centre, discussed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He focused on Goal No. 17 which is Strengthening the means of Implementation and Revitalizing the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
Dr. Farzana Al Maraghi, Director of Scientific Research of the Higher Education Council, delved on Research Strategy for Kingdom of Bahrain. She also discussed the programmes and projects that could help alleviate the research status of Bahrain in the GCC. In addition, Dr. Farzana thanked the AMAIUB administration for its extending its support to the faculty researchers and for complying with the research demands of the Kingdom.
Dr Adel Abdulla, Bahrain IEEE Section Chairperson, delineated the organisation’s activities.
The colloquium concluded with the awarding of certificates to the winners of the oral and poster presentations.
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