Achievement reinforces the University’s standing and reaffirms its commitment to quality and academic excellence

The Arab Open University – Kingdom of Bahrain received its Institutional Re-Accreditation Certificate from Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council, in the presence of Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Al Jahromi, Secretary-General of the Higher Education Council.

The certificate was awarded pursuant to Higher Education Council Board of Trustees Decision No. (333/15/2025), issued on 24 June 2025. The presentation took place during the launch ceremony of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research for 2026–2036, organised by the Higher Education Council and attended by a distinguished gathering of officials, presidents and representatives of higher education institutions across the Kingdom.

The renewal of institutional accreditation represents a significant achievement that reflects the Arab Open University’s continued commitment to applying the highest standards of quality and academic excellence. It also demonstrates the University’s dedication to developing its educational system and enhancing its institutional and academic performance in line with the evolving requirements of higher education.

The University also received the Academic Accreditation Certificate for its Bachelor of Business Administration (Systems Practice) programme, offered in collaboration with The Open University in the United Kingdom. The accreditation was granted pursuant to Higher Education Council Board of Trustees Decision No. (373/17/2025), issued on 4 December 2025.

This achievement coincides with the University’s receipt of final approval from the General Secretariat of the Higher Education Council in the Kingdom of Bahrain to offer the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, with its three pathways: General MBA, Human Resource Management, and Finance, in partnership with The Open University in the United Kingdom.

This recognition reflects the academic and regulatory confidence placed in the Arab Open University and represents the culmination of its ongoing efforts to foster a flexible and innovative learning environment aligned with international best practices. It also supports national efforts to enhance the quality of higher education and prepare qualified national talent capable of meeting the demands of development and the labour market.

The Arab Open University – Kingdom of Bahrain continues to pursue excellence and leadership, placing students at the heart of its priorities and remaining committed to providing high-quality education that keeps pace with global developments and empowers students to achieve their academic and professional aspirations with confidence and competence.

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