1. Bahrain Polytechnic Newsletter – Issue No. 2
2. Bahrain Polytechnic Newsletter Issue No. 3- #OurHeroes
3. Bahrain Polytechnic Newsletter: Welcome to a Year of Necessary Adaptation
4. Bahrain Polytechnic Newsletter Edition 3 2020-2021
5. Newsletter: Embedding Strategic Agility: A Leadership Agenda for Bahrain Polytechnic
6. Bahrain Polytechnic Newsletter: Leaders selected for strategic teams
7. Bahrain Polytechnic Newsletter: Looking Back with Pride and Forward with Optimism
8. Bahrain Polytechnic Newsletter- Happy National Day

1. Strategic Planning
2. Internationalization frameworks

• The student overall satisfaction rate in all programmes remained almost similar to the satisfaction rate on in-person offering. Some programmes have increased, such as the Foundation Programme from 88% to 91.5% and Web Media from 87.9% to 91.7%. Further, the grades did not inflate and remained within the same range as in previous years.
• The staff overall satisfaction rate increased significantly by 10.5 % in comparison to 2019. This indicates that the Polytechnic community has become more engaged and satisfied. It was also noticed the effective cooperation between both corporate and academic affairs.

1. Petroleum Qualification
2. Adapt 2020 programme

The Polytechnic recruited 22 new high qualified academic staff members for all faculties to enable the Polytechnic in achieving its strategic objectives.

The Polytechnic has been granted the highest level of assurance (5) for its finance system by an external audit firm and achieved a higher revenue of 15%. Further, it has centralised its purchasing database.

Digitised 40 operations and services related to teaching and learning to ensure high quality of provisions and move online smoothly including Registry, Finance, Student Services and HR.

The Polytechnic published 112 press releases and appeared in the official media of Bahrain 383 days, including 15 live interviews on Bahrain TV and 60 videos promoting #OurHeroes campaign. The media’s appearance covered the Polytechnic success stories in moving online and inspired other institutions during this challenging time by sharing what works. The Polytechnic was on the media almost daily during 2020, reaching Bahrain community and the GCC.

Invigilated virtually the entry tests for around 4000 applicants ensuring quality processes for admitting students.

1. Air Conditioning
2. Electrical
3. Plumbing
4. Carpentry Work
5. Transportation Services
6. Venue Setup
7. Landscaping
8. Cleaning
9. Renovation Fit-Out Work
10. Office Allocation
11. Room Booking (Bld 12 and 16)
12. Store Services

• Automated the registry documentation system

1. 1. Expected to graduate
   2. Confirmation of major selection
   3. Confirmation of enrollment at Bahrain Polytechnic
   4. Confirmation of English as the language of tuition at Bahrain Polytechnic
   5. Accreditation letter
   6. Confirmation of Place at Bahrain Polytechnic
   7. Confirmation of Completed Credits for Degree
   8. Notice of Withdrawal
   9. Graduation Statement – CTTL
   10. Graduation Statement
   11. Exclusion Letter

12. Automated the submission of applicant’s portfolio 
13. Automated the graduation clearance process
14. Automated the applicant confirmation process
15. Automated the entry test appointment process
16. Establish an online admission call centre
17. Setup a system to invigilate the entry test remotely to maintain quality (4000 students)
18. Automated the admission process
19. Automated the enrolment process

1. Launched eLearnit Conference website
2. Launched AI Hackfest website
3. Launched Cloud Innovation Center
4. Launched Learn Portal
5. Launched AI Academy Website
6. Launched and Enhance Industrial Portal

1. Issuing Car Sticker
2. Subscription to Gym for Bahrain Polytechnic Students and Staff
3. Subscription to Gym for Bahrain University Students
4. Issuing an ID Cards for staff and students
5. Issuing International Transcript & Graduation Certificate Replacement
6. Paying Library Fine
7. Issuing Locker keys
8. Local Tender Payment
9. Online Confirmation Fees
10. Polytechnic Course Payment
11. Special courses
12. Student Appeal
13. Transcript
14. Violation Fine

1. Automated the attendance and leave system for Human Resources Directorate
2. Launched recruitment portal

1. MATLAB
2. Altium design
3. Solid Work
4. Ansys
5. Multisim
6. Rockwell
7. National Instrument
8. IT Enterprise Architect
9. MS VISIO
10. MS Project
11. Adobe Creative Cloud
12. Codex

1. Activated dual authentication system
2. Connected with Cyber Security program with IGA

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1. لقاء الاستاذة دلال بوحميدة في برنامج شمس البحرين
2. مسابقة خالد بن حمد للابتكار في الذكاء الاصطناعي 
3. الشيخ خالد بن خليفة آل خليفة في لقاء عن مسابقة Bahrain Game Jam 2020
4. “الذكاء الاصطناعي للجميع 2020”
5. البوليتكنك وBIBF يستعدان لإطلاق مؤتمر “الذكاء الاصطناعي للجميع 2020”
6. تقرير تلفزيون البحرين عن أكاديمية الذكاء الاصطناعي بالبوليتكنك
7. تقرير جريدة أخبار الخليج
8. بالتعاون مع “سايت الدولية” البوليتكنك تدرس طرح برامج في هندسة البترول
9. تلفزيون البحرين يستضيف الأستاذة إيما جناحي مديرة إدارة التطوير الأكاديمي
10. ‎انطلاقة أكاديمية الذكاء الاصطناعي ببوليتكنك البحرين بنحو 38 مشاركًا
11. توقيع مذكرة تفاهم بين بوليتكنك البحرين و الاتحاد البحريني لكرة القدم
12. تقرير تلفزيون البحرين عن مشروع ألواح الطاقة الشمسية
13. طالب الهندسة الميكانيكية يوسف العلوي على تلفزيون البحرين
14. مبادرة الدورات الإلكترونية المجانية Free Online Courses Initiative
15. الطالب يوسف العلوي يتحدث عن مشروع الهندسة الميكانيكية (نفق الرياح)

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1.  Automated the submission of applicant’s portfolio
2. Automated the graduation clearance process
3. Automated the applicant confirmation process
4. Automated the entry test appointment process
5. Establish an online admission call center
6. Setup a system to invigilate the entry test remotely to maintain quality (3960 students)
7. Automated the admission process
8. Automated the enrolment process

1. Expected to graduate
2. Confirmation of major selection
3. Confirmation of enrollment at Bahrain Polytechnic
4. Confirmation of English as the language of tuition at Bahrain Polytechnic
5. Accreditation letter
6. Confirmation of Place at Bahrain Polytechnic
7. Confirmation of Completed Credits for Degree
8. Notice of Withdrawal
9. Graduation Statement – CTTL
10. Graduation Statement
11. Exclusion Letter

1. Add Form
2. Drop Form
3. Pre-Registration for Working students
4. Major Selection
5. Increase Semester Credits
6. IELTS and TOEFL Applications
7. National Requirement Courses Applications
8. Credit Recognition Application
9. Counting Electives from Other Programmes
10. Alternative Study Arrangement
11. Change of WA Grade
12. Course Descriptor Request
13. Transfer Form
14. CTTL application Form
15. Reset SSB Testing environment login form.
16. SSB Training for new tutors form.
17. Confirmation of EDICT gradebooks.
18. Confirmation of Foundation, GS and PD grade books.
19. Confirmation of Business and Logistics grade books.

Bahrain Polytechnic 430 courses have been adjusted to be offered online effectively. Training activities of 645 hours were undertaken to build staff capacity in digital education and 6 virtual conferences and major events. The Polytechnic participated with 17 international presentations.

Developed a wide range of new programmes to expand Bahrain Polytechnic offerings to support Bahrain economy and give the students wider options including Digital Marketing, Petroleum, Foundation Vocational Streams, Bachelors Programme in Film and Animation, Bachelor of Engineering Technology Programmes and Cyber Security Programme.

Enriched the virtual learning environment through remote access to 12 virtual labs and 10 software to engage students and achieve the desired learning outcomes.

The Applied Research and Enterprise Policy has been approved by the Board of Trustees. This is a comprehensive policy and clear procedures to establish a strong foundation and culture in applied research.