Rifa, Bahrain – The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) hosted the first installment of the AUBH HR Talk Series with wide participation from industry representatives and students. This session featured ’employability’ as a theme to help interested individuals develop the skill sets needed to become employees of choice.
The aim of this series is to bring together HR professionals under one roof and provide young people, students and graduates with insight into the HR field and help them increase their employment prospects after graduation.
The event was moderated by Dr. Mariam Hashem, AUBH Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management. Speakers included Hamad Alshaiba, Director of Administration at ALBA; Yosra Abdulla, Senior Human Resources Business Partner at APM Terminals. Rana AlMajed, Chief Human Resources Officer at Zain; Dana Bukhammas, Senior Human Resources Manager, Bapco Energies. Narjis Almosawi, Chief Human Resources Officer, BASREC;
Commenting on the event, AUBH President Dr. Bradley J. Cook said: We appreciate your active participation and insightful panel discussions that help students and individuals understand how to become employees of choice. The Employability theme helps provide students with insight into the human resources field in order to improve their skills to succeed in a competitive job market. ”
Dr. Mariam Hashem, Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management at AUBH, also commented on the occasion: Today, we are proud to welcome industry professional representatives to dig deeper into the topic of employability and help our students and graduates increase their employability potential after graduation. ”
The events and industry talks are in line with AUBH’s aim to provide students and graduates with practical insight into various industries and inspire young minds to push the boundaries of knowledge. In line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, AUBH strives to position Bahrain in the global education landscape through the quality of its students and graduates.
About AUBH:
AUBH is the Kingdom of Bahrain’s first comprehensive, dedicated American model coeducational university and is supported by the Elm Foundation. The University offers a unique approach to education that provides students with a holistic journey and fosters exchange and collaboration between students, faculty, and professional communities.
The 75,000 square meter modern campus is located in Rifa, Bahrain. An innovative, high-tech campus enhances the teaching and learning experience for both faculty and students. In addition to classrooms, libraries, and laboratories, the campus includes a sports center with indoor and outdoor courts and fields, an expansive student commons, and an auditorium for special events.
AUBH’s curriculum is built by experts and experts to provide students with the knowledge and soft skills to succeed in a rapidly changing environment. The quality of AUBH’s American-style education reflects that of the best universities in the United States. The university’s unique academic structure allows students to discover their true passions and develop their abilities, leading to long and successful careers in their chosen industry.
AUBH is accredited by the Bahrain Ministry of Education Council for Higher Education, the Kingdom’s national regulatory body for higher education institutions, and is also a CIQG member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the United States.
AUBH is also accredited in the United States through the WASC Senior University Commission (WSCUC), one of the seven most recognized accrediting bodies in the United States. This makes AUBH the only university among the few in the GCC and MENA region to be accredited by this world-renowned commission. The commission awarded AUBH accreditation for maintaining the highest international academic standards in terms of educational quality and effectiveness.
AUBH was also recently officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Gidah Mohammed
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