The American University of Bahrain signed a memorandum of understanding with Cisco “, the world leading company in the field of information technology and networks, with the aim of expanding the” Cisco “program for academic partnerships (Netacad) in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and providing students with distinguished training opportunities in the field of computer networks and modern technologies, in line with the requirements of the fourth industrial revolution and the needs of the labor market. Under this partnership, the curricula that have developed will be integrated “Cisco” in the academic programs offered by the American University in Bahrain, and raising the level of students ’technological skills to enhance their access to job opportunities. The partnership also includes enhancing cooperation between the two sides to update and developing education and resources methods at the university, and developing the capabilities of faculty members through specialized training programs. The Memorandum of Understanding allows free access to American University students in Bahrain to the curricula, educational materials and electronic resources provided by Sisco Through the “Netacad” program, enhancing joint research opportunities and reaching the latest “Cisco” technology solutions, and students will benefit from the “Talent Bridge” platform of “Cisco”, which links students with training and employment opportunities. On this occasion, Dr. Wafaa Al -Mansoori, Acting President of the University and President of Academic Affairs: “This strategic agreement is represented with” Cisco ” A pioneering step to enhance technical learning in the higher education sector in Bahrain, and a qualitative shift in our march towards advanced education that keeps pace with the requirements of the digital age, we at the American University of Bahrain believe that the future of education is based on the active partnership with the IT and promising communication technology sector, and linking academic education with the needs of the labor market to enhance the contribution of future generations to building a sustainable knowledge economy that keeps pace with the aspirations of Bahrain Vision 2030 “and added: “We are confident that this cooperation opens new horizons for our students in modern fields such as networks, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity that constitute the pillars of the digital economy, and contributes to raising the level of digital skills for our graduates. By integrating the “Cisco” global curricula into our academic programs, we guarantee our students to obtain a distinguished accredited education that increases their competitiveness in the labor market, which reflects our commitment to graduating qualified cadres capable of leading digital transformation in Bahrain.
