The forum’s program extends over two full days, combining ministerial sessions, scientific panels, and specialized workshops. It was designed to balance the strategic dimension (policy and governance) with the practical dimension (academic and professional experiences).

Forum Brochure

Agenda at a glance

DEC 02

Opening
Session

  • National Anthem
  • Recitation from the Holy Qur’an
  • Speech by H.E. Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council in the Kingdom of Bahrain , Dr. Mohammed Bin Mubarak Juma
  • Welcome Address by H.E . President of Arabian Gulf University , Dr. Saad Bin Saud Al Fahaid
  • Address by the Director General of the UNESCO Regional Centre of Quality and Excellence in Education (RCQE – UNESCO), Dr. Abdulrahman Al -Mudaires

Forum Video Presentation
Presentation: “The Reference Framework for the Development of University Education Programs in Light of Future Skills and Professions”

Ministerial
Session

The Future of University Education in the Arab States

Announcement of the Joint Chair between the University and the UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education

Track 1
Global Trends in the Development of Higher education
Track 2
International Models for Developing University PROGRAMS
Track 3
Arab Experiences in Modernizing Higher Education
WORKSHOPS
Workshop 1

Integrating Sustainability and Future Skills into Curricula

Workshop 2

Developing Models for International Academic Cooperation and Student/Research Exchange

Workshop 3

Youth and Future Skills

DEC 03

Track 4
Transforming Higher Education: “The Future of Sustainable Development”
Track 5
Partnerships Between Universities and Labor Market
Track 6
Toward the activation of the arab reference framework for developing higher education
WORKSHOPS
Workshop 4

Future Professions and Emerging Skills: Employing Artificial Intelligence in University Programs

Workshop 5

Forecasting Emerging Professions: Building Digital and AI Competencies for Higher Education Professionals

Workshop 6

Blending University Teaching and Research for Environmental Sustainability

Closing
Session

Presentation of the Final Statement of the Forum