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Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees at University College of Bahrain plays an important part in the running of the University and providing perspective and guidance to the management. The current Board of Trustees Members are: 

Prof. Khalid Al Khalifa is the founder of UCB and has been an academic for over 25 years holding Doctor of Philosophy from University of Northumbria at Newcastle since 2002.

Shaikh Ebrahim bin Khalid Al Khalifa, as the Senior Vice President of Business Development and International & Government Relations at Bapco Energies, is responsible for driving strategic growth and expansion initiatives across the group. He is mandated to identify and capitalize on opportunities that align with Bapco Energies’ mission to deliver sustainable energy solutions. He is also the Chairman of Bapco Air Fueling Company (BAFCO). Prior to joining Bapco Energies, he worked at Bapco Refining where he was responsible for developing strategies to maximize the company’s overall profitability through diversification and innovation. He is also a founding member of the University College of Bahrain since 2002 and worked in the areas of Strategy, Innovation, Administration and Finance. Shaikh Ebrahim attended several executive courses in Strategic Management and Innovation at Harvard University, MIT and London Business School. Currently a PhD Candidate in Engineering at the University of Cambridge, his dissertation is about innovating within the oil and gas industry. He also holds an MBA with distinction from DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and a BSBA from Suffolk University Sawyer Business School.

Dr. Fared Al Mulla is the CEO of Oasis Capital Bank B.S.C since 2007, holding PhD in Economics and International Relations from University of Sussex, 1982. Dr. Fared is a financial leader in the banking sector in Kingdom of Bahrain.

Dr. Faisal Alhamer is the Director of Alhamer Trading Est. holding PhD in Health Manpower planning from University of Leeds

Dr. Rana Sawaya Zeitounie  is currently the President of the University College of Bahrain. Dr. Rana holds a Doctorate Degree of Business Administration from Jean Moulin Lyon III University in France (2017), a Master Degree in Business Administration from the Lebanese American University, Lebanon (2003) and a Bachelor Degree of Business Administration from the University of Balamand, Lebanon (1998).

Alsalam Bank – AlRuwad Business Center Manager. EDUCATION: University College of Bahrain 2006 [B.S.C in Business Administration Management] Results-oriented Business Center Manager with 15 years of progressive banking experience, Top performer with track record of exceeding customer expectations, meeting branch and individual goals.

Chairman & Managing Director Bader Group of Companies, Kingdom of Bahrain.  EDUCATIONATION: UNIVERSITY OF WALES, SWANSEA U.K. BSC, Civil Engineer 1982.Property Development, Industrial Projects, Environment Solutions, Green Energy and Green Products and envelope systems, Business Management Solutions, Telecommunication, Security Solutions and Financial Technology.

Sh. Prof. Khaled bin Mohammed Al Khalifa
Chairman of Board of Trustees

Sh. Prof. Khaled Al Khalifa is the founder of UCB and has been an academic for over 25 years holding Doctor of Philosophy from University of Northumbria at Newcastle since 2002. 

Sh. Ebrahim bin Khaled Al Khalifa
Vice-Chairman of Board of Trustees

Sh. Prof. Khaled Al Khalifa is the founder of UCB and has been an academic for over 25 years holding Doctor of Philosophy from University of Northumbria at Newcastle since 2002. 

Dr. Fared Ahmed Al Mulla
Member

Dr. Fared Al Mulla is the CEO of Oasis Capital Bank B.S.C since 2007, holding PhD in Economics and International Relations from University of Sussex, 1982. Dr. Fared is a financial leader in the banking sector in Kingdom of Bahrain.  

Dr. Faisal Yaqoob Al Hamer
Member

Dr. Faisal Alhamer is the Director of Alhamer Trading Est. holding PhD in Health Manpower planning from University of Leed

Dr. Rana Sawaya Zeitounie
Member

Dr. Rana Sawaya Zeitounie  is currently the President of the University College of Bahrain. Dr. Rana holds a Doctorate Degree of Business Administration from Jean Moulin Lyon III University in France (2017), a Master Degree in Business Administration from the Lebanese American University, Lebanon (2003) and a Bachelor Degree of Business Administration from the University of Balamand, Lebanon (1998).

Mr. Fahad Altattan
Member

Alsalam Bank – AlRuwad Business Center Manager. EDUCATION: University College of Bahrain 2006 [B.S.C in Business Administration Management] Results-oriented Business Center Manager with 15 years of progressive banking experience, Top performer with track record of exceeding customer expectations, meeting branch and individual goals.

Mr. Fareed Bader
Member

Chairman & Managing Director Bader Group of Companies, Kingdom of Bahrain.  EDUCATION: University Of Wales, SWANSEA U.K. BSC, Civil Engineer 1982. Property Development, Industrial Projects, Environment Solutions, Green Energy and Green Products and envelope systems, Business Management Solutions, Telecommunication, Security Solutions and Financial Technology.