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Daily Tribune
20-05-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Women's Research Centre at RUW Holds Inaugural Advisory Board Meeting
Royal University for Women (RUW) Women's Research Centre held its inaugural Advisory Board meeting, bringing together distinguished leaders known as pioneers in their fields of advancing women's roles across various sectors in Bahrain and beyond. The Board includes Ms. Afnan Rashid Al Zayani, Ms. Mona Yousif Almoayyed, Ms. Feryal Abdullah Nass, Ms. Maryam Alarayedh, Ms. Aysha Abdullah Mutaywea, and Ms. Sabeeka Abdullah Alshamlan. Chaired by Professor Reyad Hamzah, RUW President, the meeting showcased the Centre's achievements in research on entrepreneurship, sustainable development, diplomacy, education, health, and law. Strategic partnerships and collaborations initiated by the Centre were also highlighted, reinforcing its mission to create a dynamic research environment. Guided by the distinguished members of the Advisory Board, the Women's Research Centre stands as a testament to RUW's commitment to supporting research excellence and advancing women's empowerment. The Advisory Board offered valuable insights into enhancing the Centre's research and community engagement and congratulated the Centre on these significant initiatives. Discussions included the successful RUW Conference on Women and Society, held under the distinguished patronage of the Supreme Council for Women (May 11–12, 2025), which featured global experts and prominent Bahraini figures who engaged in impactful research and policy discussions. Dr. Christelle Comair, Head of the Women's Research Centre emphasized the Centre's mission to advance women's studies through research, training, and partnerships, celebrating Bahrain's legacy in this field. She expressed gratitude to the Advisory Board for their strategic insights. RUW remains committed to fostering research excellence and supporting an academic and regional environment where women can excel.
Daily Tribune
13-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Royal University for Women Achieves National Recognition for Quality Excellence
The Royal University for Women (RUW) has proudly announced its official recognition as Compliant with the General Framework Standards by the Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA). This achievement highlights RUW's unwavering dedication to delivering high-quality education aligned with national standards and its pivotal role in advancing higher education across the Kingdom of Bahrain. The recognition follows a comprehensive institutional review conducted by the BQA's Directorate of Higher Education Reviews, which assessed the university's academic and operational frameworks. The review confirmed that RUW meets the stringent quality benchmarks set by the BQA, reaffirming the university's strong governance, commitment to quality assurance, and strategic alignment with Bahrain's higher education objectives. RUW President, Professor Reyad Hamzah, expressed pride in the university's accomplishment, stating: 'This recognition underscores our commitment to academic integrity, continuous improvement, and empowering future generations of women leaders. At RUW, quality is more than a requirement—it is a philosophy that shapes our teaching, research, and community engagement. We remain dedicated to building a nurturing environment where innovation thrives and excellence is the norm.' Founded in 2005, RUW holds the distinction of being Bahrain's first private university dedicated solely to women. Over the years, it has built a reputation as a transformative institution that blends international academic standards with regional cultural relevance, offering young women a platform to excel academically and professionally. The BQA's recognition marks a significant milestone in RUW's development, affirming its focus on student-centred learning, robust academic governance, faculty advancement, and an adaptable curriculum designed to meet the evolving demands of the labour market. RUW's academic and administrative teams collectively celebrated the achievement, highlighting it as the result of years of collaboration, innovation, and dedication. The university also extended its appreciation to the Higher Education Council (HEC) and the BQA for their guidance and for fostering a culture of educational excellence in Bahrain.
