24 May 2020 www.bahrainthismonth.com business bites The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) held its first ever virtual Ramadan ‘eMajlis’, via Zoom video conferencing technology on April 29. The initiative, in line with iGA’s commitment to social distancing during the current pandemic, aimed to strengthen its communication with citizens, residents, and specialists in the IT field. Participants in the casual conversation were encouraged to share their suggestions on how to improve the services offered by the iGA, and develop the role of technology in a post-Coronavirus world. The eMajlis offered the public an opportunity to communicate directly with senior iGA officials, including Chief Executive, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, who said: “Improving the quality and efficiency of these services will support the government’s digital transformation processes, making them accessible through different online channels, platforms and smartphone applications.” The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) is pursuing an academic partnership with California State University, Northridge (CSUN), accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and a number of field-specific accreditors. The move would offer AUBH students a curriculum focused on preparation for academic success, as well as for careers in the regional and global marketplace, opportunities to study abroad and a pathway to finish their studies in California in the future. CSUN combines breadth of study with rigorous professional preparation in a wide range of fields, including engineering, computer science, advanced STEM fields, business, sciences, healthcare, counselling and social service professions, entertainment industries, media and the arts, social sciences and humanities. The university has nine colleges and more than 2,000 faculty members who teach courses leading to Bachelor’s degrees in 69 disciplines, Master’s degrees in 69 fields and three doctorates. CALIFORNIA UNI COMING TO BAHRAIN IGA LAUNCHES RAMADAN EMAJLIS Students in need will get a boost to their remote learning options through AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation’s “100 Laptops” aimed at helping them keep up with their education in response to the coronavirus situation. The initiative calls on individuals, companies and organisations to get involved while spreading the spirit of giving as well as ensuring the right of education to all. Her Highness Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation, said: "We would like to thank His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Governor of the Southern Governorate, for his generous gesture donating 60 laptops as the first contributor in our initiative." Anyone who would like to help can contact the foundation on 17 499-909 or email: [email protected]. “100 LAPTOPS” INITIATIVE LAUNCHED
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