Manama:Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council, has extended his congratulations to the Applied Science University. The university achieved a significant milestone by ranking 37th in the Arab world and first in Bahrain According to 2027 QS Arab Region University Rankings. Additionally, the university earned a prestigious QS Five Stars Plus (5 Star+) rating, placing it among 30 universities worldwide.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Juma met with Professor Waheeb Ahmed Al Khaja, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Applied Science University, and Professor Hatem Masri, President of the university, to acknowledge this achievement. He also praised other Bahraini higher education institutions that were recognized in the rankings, including the University of Bahrain, Arabian Gulf University, Ahlia University, Kingdom University, Royal University for Women, Gulf University, and Bahrain Polytechnic.
Dr. Juma emphasized the efforts of the Higher Education Council to enhance the quality of higher education in Bahrain. The council aims to boost the competitiveness of local institutions through improved academic performance and scientific research, thus elevating Bahrain's status in both regional and international rankings. The minister highlighted the implementation of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research as a key factor in helping more Bahraini universities achieve international recognition and higher rankings.
He expressed optimism that these accomplishments would inspire continued efforts toward academic excellence and further development of educational and research programs, solidifying Bahrain's reputation as a leading regional hub for higher education.