Goal 3 / 3.3 / 3.3.3
University Sports Facilities Shared with the Local Community
3.3.3 Does your university as a body share sports facilities with the local community, for instance with local schools or with the general public?
SPORTS
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/sports/
AHLIA UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES WITH SIX SPORT TEAMS IN THE ’YALLA’ FESTIVAL THAT WAS HELD BY THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS.
Ahlia University participated with diverse sport teams of football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, colour challenge team and last but not least was the special needs team.
In the great festival which was held by the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Saturday the 6th of February 2016, AU took part in all the diverse activities that were challenging specially the Basketball team which played six games and lost only one of them.
The university joins festivals arranged by The Ministry to embrace student’s involvement in the community which leads to develop stronger relations with the society.
BASKETBALL
In August, Ahlia University organised a Basketball Tournament at the Star Sports Club. Five teams took part ’ The Tigers, Assad, The Black Wolves, One Team and Manama. The Tigers were victorious after a nail biting final against Manama.
FOOTBALL
In April, Ahlia took part in the Football Championship XV. 12 teams took part and there was great sense of competitive rivalry as the teams progressed from the knockout stages through to the final.
Lease agreement between Barbar Cultural and Sports Club and Ahlia University.
The lease agreement between Barbar Cultural and Sports Club and Ahlia University is a formal arrangement that outlines the terms and conditions for the rental of facilities, specifically the indoor and outdoor stadiums. Within this agreement, both parties specify the allotted days for usage as well as the corresponding time slots for each facility. This meticulous scheduling ensures efficient and organized access to the stadiums, facilitating a smooth and collaborative partnership between the sports club and the university. It also reflects a commitment to shared community spaces and underscores the importance of adhering to the agreed-upon terms to maintain a harmonious relationship throughout the rental period.
Community Engagement Plan (2021 ’ 2025)
Community Engagement Plan Aims:
- To enforce social responsibility and to serve the local and regional community.
- To further encourage and enhance participative community-based research which supports social and economic development.
- To Strengthen the university's community relationships through cooperation and support of planned extension programs and services.
- To provide budding entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge, as well as support through mentoring to successfully translate business ideas into viable business ventures.
About New Campus
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/about-new-campus/
Located in Madina Al Shamaliya island 11 this unique peace of architecture which embrace a mixture of contemporary and modern design art reflects the spirit future of a university campus. The main campus plot consists of interactive teaching and learning facilities, food and beverage outlets, library and study rooms, auditorium, offices, meeting halls, seminar halls, lobby and reception area, open spaces and car parks.
The indoor sports hall plot consists of multi sports hall accommodating up to 800 spectators based on international standards including football, basketball, volleyball and handball. The international size swimming pool capable of accommodating sports and training events. The gym and spa will provide a gorgeous health and wellbeing environment. A wide space clinic will be used as a medical and training facility. A serving lobby and receptions area, open spaces and car parks.
The main university campus and sports hall facility are surrounded with a beautiful huge green area park of more than 75000 square meter size. The students, staff and visitors will enjoy a spectacular sustainable environment.
AL Madina al Shamaliya Context:
Al Madina Al Shamaliya is a group of islands located within a twenty-minute drive from Manama City and a ten-minute drive from the Seef District. A series of primary roads and major linear routes link Madina Al Shamaliya to the Manama Central Business District (CBD), airport, industrial and port areas and surrounding districts. Ahlia University is at the heart of Island 11 along the primary open space.
Bahrain Sports Day Table Tennis Competition
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/bahrain-sports-day-table-tennis-competition/
Ahlia University will host the Bahrain Sports Day Table Tennis Competition on the 10th of February 2022. The tournament, which will be open to both staff and students, will include both singles and doubles knockout rounds, with prizes awarded to the top 3 placed individuals/teams.
For registration, please contact +973 37001717.
Competition rules: -
’ The draw will occur before the start of the competition on the 10th of February.
’ The competition will start at 10:00 AM in the theatre hall.
’ The competition is open to all Ahlia University staff and students.
’ The competition will include both singles and doubles matches.
’ A game is won by the player who scores 11 points.
’ The match is won by the player who wins 2 games.
’ The competition will consist of singles and doubles knockout tournaments.
’ 1st ’ 3rd placed teams will be awarded a monetary prize.
CAN I PLAY SPORT?
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/can-play-sport/
Sport is a major cultural pastime in Bahrain, with driving, golf, horse-riding, rugby, tennis, sailing, soccer, cricket, and basketball facilities located throughout the island. Private resorts and clubs have beaches and pools for swimming
COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF HOW AHLIA CAN SET YOU ON THE PATH TO YOUR GLOBAL FUTURE.
ALUMNI SUPPORT
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/cms4/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/UG-Prospectus.pdf
The Professional Relations Team provide support to Ahlia students and alumni, focusing on employment-related assistance by holding conferences, seminars, workshops and lectures.
AHLIA ALUMNI CLUB
The Alumni Club is open to all graduates and offers a wide range of educational, cultural, sporting and social events to maintain strong bonds between graduates and the university and to provide activities which enhance their professional capabilities.
ALUMNI EVENTS
Ahlia hosts an annual Alumni Gathering for all graduates to attend. It’s a great chance to see your old faculty, catch up with friends from your student days and re-establish contacts with people. We also hold lots of events every year for our alumni, from social and entertainment activities through to educational and cultural events. Make sure to visit us often via our website, social media and at the campus.
Careers Day (2022)
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/careers-day-2022/
Ahlia University will host its Annual Careers Day on Thursday 17th March 2022 from 09:30 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. at Ahlia University campus located at GOSI Mall, Exhibition Road. The event will also be available on Microsoft Teams.
This remarkable event brings together under one roof reputable businesses and academic professionals, with an impressive group of students seeking job opportunities or internships. We are confident that this Careers Day will provide an ideal opportunity for your organization to meet future graduates of one of the most prestigious institutions for higher education in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Ahlia University will provide you with space, desk, chairs and any assistance you may require. Participants are expected to supply their own display materials, literature and promotional items. The participation is free of charge.
For further information and follow up please contact me on my mobile 36330044, Email: [email protected].
We Invent Hackathon (2022)
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/we-invent-hackathon-2022/
The First Ahlia Invention Centre Hackathon
Ahlia University Invention Centre (AIC) in cooperation with Brinc Batelco, is organizing The first Ahlia Invention Centre hackathon all innovators in Bahrain, would love to invite all the Inventors and Innovators in Bahrain to participate in the ’We invent’ themed hackathon. which aims to:
’ Discover and enhance the talents and abilities of Bahraini innovators and enable them to become professionals in the technical fields according to the best international standards.
’ Motivate Bahraini innovators to join the field of software development and program design.
’ Develop Bahraini innovators students’ technical skills to create smart solutions that simulate the latest events in the world.
’ Deploy the field of designing and developing applications and inventions to benefit the Advancement of Bahraini innovators.
Hackathon Guidelines
’ Teams must have a maximum of 4 members, one member at least should be an Ahlia University student.
’ All team members should be present at the event.
’ Teams can of course gain advice and support from Ahlia University faculty team, and others.
’ All work on a project should be done at the hackathon.
’ Teams can work on ideas that have already been done.
’ Adding new features to existing projects is allowed.
’ Teams can use libraries, frameworks, or open-source code in their projects.
Important Dates
’ Registration will start on Thursday 3 March 2022
’ Submission will close on Monday 15 march 2022
’ Hackathon 3 days will start on 15 until 17 March 2022
’ Final ceremony (winners announcement) 17 March 2022
Location:’ Ahlia Invention Centre
Agreement with Barbar and Ahlia
https://es.qaz.wiki/wiki/King_of_Bahrain
Free Access to Sports Facilities
Ahlia University wants to contribute to the sustainability goals, exactly for a ’Good Health & Wellbeing’. In this sense, it gives the community, schools and the general public access to its sports facilities [8].
Ahlia University, and as part of its contribution to the sustainability goals, and specifically for a ’Good Health & Wellbeing’, provides free access to the local community, schools, and general public to its sports facilities’[9].
Access to Ahlia University’s sports facilities to the public is currently for free and made some events for the community.
Bahrain's Sports Day
The Kingdom of Bahrain organized Bahrain Sports Day on February 11, 2020, in accordance with the decision of their Highnesses Presidents of the GCC National Olympic Committee at their meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to have a national sports day in the second week. February in all GCC countries.
The participation in the "sport of walking" event to celebrate the national sports day 2019, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. The meeting point was in front of the university library [11].
Figure 8. Bahrain sport day 2019, taken from [11]
On January 24, 2019, the basketball team had a victory over Applied Science University in a strong club game’[12].
Figure 9. Bastkeball victory, taken from [12]
On January 25, 2019, the Ahlia University team saw a 1-2 goal difference over AMA University in the Volleyball Championship in the National League Leagues.
Figure 10. Volleybal championship, taken from from’[13]
Al Najma Sports Club Juffair.
Figure 11. Sports Club Juffair, taken from’[14]
’Let’s Play Sport’
’Let’s Play Sport’ of His Highness Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work & Youth Affairs, Chairman of Supreme Council for Youth & Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee.
Figure 12. Sports Club Juffair, taken from [15]
League of Universities Outdoor playgrounds Bahrain Soccer Association, a free championship for the general public to share, learn, and have an excellent day with these university players’[16].
Figure 13. Bahrain Soccer Association, taken from [16]
Similarly, he was invited to participate in the volleyball match against Ahlia. A way to encourage sports and good healthy practices [17].
Figure 14. Volleyball match, taken from [17]
Ahlia University Participates with Six Sport Teams in the ’Yalla’ Festival That Was Held by The Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Ahlia University participated with diverse sport teams of football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, color challenge team and last but not least was the special needs team. In the great festival which was held by the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Saturday the 6المرتبة of February 2016, AU took part in all the diverse activities that were challenging specially the Basketball team which played six games and lost only one of them. The university joins festivals arranged by The Ministry to embrace student’s involvement in the community which leads to develop stronger relations with the society.
Basketball Tournament
In August, Ahlia University organized a Basketball Tournament at the Star Sports Club. Five teams took part ’ The Tigers, Assad, The Black Wolves, One Team and Manama. The Tigers were victorious after a nail biting final against Manama.
Figure 16. Basketball team, Taken from [20]
Football Championship XV
In April, Ahlia took part in the Football Championship XV. 12 teams took part and there was great sense of competitive rivalry as the teams progressed from the knockout stages through to the final.
Figure 17. Football Championship XV, Taken from [21]
Figure 18. Football Championship XV, Taken from [21]
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