The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) took part in the Al Ayam University Exhibition, which commenced on Tuesday morning, in the presence of His Excellency Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Higher Education Council, and Dr Diana Abdulkarim Al Jahrami, Secretary General of the Higher Education Council.

Representing AGU at the opening ceremony on behalf of His Excellency Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of the University, was Dr Abdulrahman Yousif, Vice President for Support Services and Institutional Support. The event also witnessed the attendance of a number of university presidents.

The exhibition was held in conjunction with the local press’s recognition of outstanding high school and preparatory school students, as part of efforts to honour their achievements and assist them in selecting specialisations aligned with their interests, abilities, and future aspirations.

During the opening, Dr Abdulrahman Yousif congratulated the high-achieving students of the 2024–2025 academic year, commending their excellence as a testament to hard work and diligence. He emphasised that their accomplishments reflect a deep awareness of the value of education as a pillar of development and progress. He also praised the dedication and unwavering support of parents in providing a nurturing environment throughout their children’s academic journey.

Dr Yousif lauded the Al Ayam University Exhibition as an annual success that serves as a valuable gateway for high school graduates to obtain comprehensive information on academic programmes and universities, thereby aiding them in making informed decisions about their educational paths.

He reaffirmed AGU’s commitment to participating in key educational exhibitions both within Bahrain and abroad, with the aim of introducing its diverse academic offerings.

At the undergraduate level, AGU offers the Doctor of Medicine and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. At the postgraduate level, the College of Medicine and Health Sciences provides a range of diploma, master’s, and doctoral programmes, including the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research, PhD and MSc in Molecular Medicine, MSc in Regenerative Medicine, MSc in Personalised Medicine, Clinical Master’s in Family Medicine, and MSc in Laboratory Medicine.

The College of Education, Administrative and Technical Sciences also delivers high-quality, practice-based programmes at both master’s and doctoral levels. These include Master’s and PhD in Gifted Education, Master’s and PhD in Learning Difficulties and Developmental Disabilities – specialising in intellectual disabilities and autism – MSc in Digital Learning, MSc in Next Generation Computing (specialising in Artificial Intelligence and Formal Methods in Cybersecurity), MSc in Natural Resources and Environmental Management (with specialisations in Water Resource Management, Environmental Management, and Desert and Soilless Agriculture), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) offering concentrations such as Public-Private Partnerships and Facilities Management.

The AGU pavilion at the exhibition attracted a large number of students, parents, and interested visitors who explored the university’s academic programmes across the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels in both the College of Medicine and Health Sciences and the College of Education, Administrative and Technical Sciences. The exhibition provided an important opportunity to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills required to enhance their prospects for admission into specialisations that align with the needs of both the local and Gulf labour markets.