Arabian Gulf University hosted an interactive lecture on social innovation and social entrepreneurship as part of the activities of the Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa Chair in Technology Management.
Organized by the Department of Business Administration and the Innovation Management Program, the session brought together academics, students and alumni. Prof. Dr. Ouda Al-Jaiyousi discussed methods for developing social innovation initiatives, the resources universities need to support them, and their potential to address societal challenges.
The lecture also featured presentations on winning projects from the university’s hackathon. Dr. Mai Sater and Professor Hussein Al-Hafnawi highlighted ideas focused on health and community needs, and how collaborative work can turn early concepts into practical solutions.
The university said the event reflects its efforts to connect academic knowledge with real-world application. Professor Fairouz Al-Dhamour also outlined the role of the Ph.D. program in Innovation Management, established in 2016, in preparing leaders across education, healthcare and business administration.
Dr. Afaf Bugawi said the Chair’s activities support research, digital transformation, human capital development and partnerships, while helping build a stronger culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students, graduates and professionals.
Source: Biz Bahrain
