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October 12, 2026

Al-Zayani: His Majesty’s Royal Speech Is a Roadmap for Higher Education, and Gulf University Is Ready to Lead

Prof. Dr. Mona bint Rashid Al-Zayani, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors of Gulf University, affirmed that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s Royal Speech is a comprehensive national document and a roadmap for higher education in building human capital and knowledge.

October 11, 2026

Gulf University Joins Global Higher Education Leaders at MENA-HELF 2026 to Shape a Resilient Future

Gulf University participated in the 7th Middle East and North Africa Higher Education Leadership Forum (MENA-HELF), organized by CLICKS under the theme “Global Challenges, Local Impact: The Role of Higher Education in Shaping a Resilient Future”.

October 5, 2026

Hands On, Switched On: Gulf University and iWorld Equip Students with MacBook Skills for Smarter Learning

Gulf University’s Information Technology Department, in collaboration with iWorld, organised a hands-on technical workshop introducing students to MacBook essentials and the tools and features that simplify academic tasks and enrich the digital learning experience.

October 5, 2026

Beyond Compliance: Gulf University President Inspires a Culture of Creativity and Innovation

University President Prof. Mohanad Al-Firas led an orientation workshop for academic and administrative staff under the theme “From Compliance to Creativity”, focusing on turning regulatory compliance into a sustainable culture of creativity, innovation and tangible academic impact as the University prepares for the new academic year.

September 29, 2026

25 Years of Excellence: Gulf University Set to Celebrate Its Silver Jubilee on 15 October

Gulf University will mark 25 years of academic excellence with a landmark Silver Jubilee celebration on 15 October at its Sanad campus — an 11:00 AM official ceremony with officials and distinguished guests, followed by an evening celebration for students, academic staff and administrative personnel.

August 26, 2026

H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma Hands Over Accreditation Renewal Certificates as Gulf University Secures Five-Year Institutional and Programmatic Accreditation, Launches Landmark Ph.D. Programs

Gulf University has renewed its Institutional Accreditation for five years under HEC Board of Trustees Resolution No. (333/15/2025), alongside five-year programmatic accreditation for four academic programs. H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the HEC Board of Trustees, presented the certificates to President Prof. Mohanad Al-Firas — as the university opens admissions to its new Ph.D. programs in Business Management and Mass Communication.

August 20, 2026

From Bahrain to Britain: Gulf University Welcomes Back Its Northampton Scholars

Students in Gulf University’s hosted University of Northampton programs returned to campus for the 2026–2027 academic year, completing autumn registration across Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Advertising and Digital Marketing, and Human Resource Management — as the partnership enters its sixth year, offering a recognized British degree accredited in Bahrain and listed on Saudi Arabia’s Safeer platform.

August 19, 2026

Gulf University Opens Admission to PhD Programs in Business Management and Mass Communication

Gulf University is now accepting applications for two new HEC-approved PhD programs starting Fall 2026–2027 — the PhD in Business Management (Arabic & English) and the PhD in Mass Communication (Arabic). Both follow a fully research-based model with no coursework, spanning three years of structured research stages under specialised academic supervision at the Sanad Campus.