His Excellency Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fahaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University, signed a joint memorandum of understanding with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Chris Watling, in the Austrian capital of Vienna, marking a significant step toward enhancing academic and medical excellence at the university.

This memorandum is the first of its kind signed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with an academic institution based in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It aims to strengthen academic and professional cooperation and facilitate the exchange of expertise in the areas of faculty development, training programs, fellowship programs, as well as academic and professional accreditations.

In a statement following the signing, His Excellency Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fahaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University, emphasized that this partnership represents a significant milestone in the university’s journey toward enhancing academic and medical excellence. He added: “The signing of this memorandum with a long-standing institution such as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada reflects the Arabian Gulf University’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest levels of medical education and clinical training, and to opening new horizons for faculty members and students to benefit from advanced global expertise, which will positively impact the efficiency of the healthcare sector in the region.”

For his part, Dr. Chris Watling, CEO of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, expressed his pride in this first-of-its-kind collaboration in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that this partnership represents an important step toward strengthening international cooperation in medical education. He said: “We are eager to work side by side with Arabian Gulf University to develop training programs and academic accreditation, and to implement best professional practices that help equip medical professionals with modern skills.”

It is worth noting that this agreement paves the way for both parties to implement joint initiatives aimed at raising the quality of medical training and developing curricula in accordance with the highest internationally recognized standards. This step builds on the remarkable progress that Arabian Gulf University has made in the field of medical education and crowns its track record of significant achievements. It is also worth noting that few days ago, the university was honored with the (ASPIRE) Award for Excellence in Medical Education in the “Excellence in Medical Simulation” category, during a special ceremony organized by the International Association for Health Professions Education (AMEE).