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About The Event
The second edition of the Sustainability Week organized by Gulf University - Bahrain is vocal to promote sustainable practices as adopted by UN's 17SDGs. This second edition under the theme “Co-innovating, Leading, Sustaining…” is designed towards a broader collaborative approach at institutional levels involving Gulf University Bahrain & GCC Partner Institutions. The event involves students, faculty, staff, professional bodies, government, industry experts, Researchers and individuals representing the community in activities and initiatives that engaged to strengthen environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The five days activities will include a range of sustainability-driven discussions, workshops, hands-on activities, and competitions aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to inspire innovative sustainability-driven projects, foster collaborations between students, faculty, industries & NGOs and support community engagement for sustainable actions.
Where
The Art Hotel & Resort, Kingdom of Bahrain
When
Sunday to Thursday
16th - 20th November, 2025
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The principal objective of the event is to raise the awareness about sustainability issues, engage collaborative work amongst community, promote sustainable practices and choices, and track key indictors pertaining to sustainability.
Day 01 - 16th November, 2025
Sustainable Societies & Innovative Education
Venue: THE ART HOTEL
SDGs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 13
Participants Registration & Welcome Process
Event Inauguration: Opening Ceremony & Speeches | Honoring Session | GUSW2025 Exhibition Tour
GUSW2025 - ICSDI International Conference Inaugural
GUSW2025 Exhibition Tour
Honoring Session
Ministry of Environment / The Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) in Bahrain / Ministry of Interior / Ministry of Health / Ministry of Industry and Commerce / Ministry of Health / Ministry of Youth Affairs - The Supreme Council for Youth & Sports / Ministry of Works / Ministry of Labor / Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning / The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture / Nasser Centre for Science and Technology (NCST) / The Supreme Council for Women / Bahrain Polytechnic / RFH المؤسسة الملكية للأعمال الإنسانية / BSC - Bahrain Science Centre for SDGs / iGA Bahrain / BIPS / UN Bahrain / UNIDO-ITPO Bahrain
Opening & Welcoming Speech: Professor Mohanad Alfiras, GU President / Mr. Ahmed Ben Lassoued, Director - UNIC / Dr. Asaad Moosa, Director at USPC - UK / Mr. Afif El Barhoumi, UNIDO-ITPO, Bahrain / Dr. Omar Blibech, Director of the SDM-C, GU / Dr. Mohamed Alshekhly, UR-C Chairperson, GU
Keynotes Speeches
Dr. Mussab Aswad, Vice Director of Academic Affairs, Nasser Center for Science and Technology, “Data Security in Smart City: Between Challenges and Digital Sustainability”
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nurunnabi, Director of the Centre for Sustainability and Climate, Prince Sultan University, KSA, UNESCO-Chair—Green Skills and Climate Actions. UN SDGs and its status in the MENA Higher Education
Prof. Sian Davies-Vollum, Deputy Dean - Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology, University of Northampton, UK.
Prof. Rana Sobh, Dean of the College of Business and Economics at Qatar University, QATAR.
Prayer & Coffee Break
ICSD Parallel Sessions Starting
Panel Discussion: Global SDG Efforts Through Local Initiatives
Mrs. Donia Faisal Sarhan, Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning
Dr. Raweya Almannaei, Bahrain Polytechnic, “Towards Smart City: Case Study of Manama”
Mrs. Dima Nahouli, Nasser Center for Science and Technology
Prof. Christina Georgantopoulou, Bahrain Polytechnic / Dr. Wajid Khan, Bahrain Polytechnic
Dr. Ayman Elhefnawi, GCC Representative, UN-Habitat
Dr. Meryem Fati, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research, Gulf University.
Panel Discussion: HEIs, Professional Societies’ Role and the SDGs Achievement in the Era of AI
Dr. Nehal Almurbati, BIPS - Bahrain Intellectual Property Society
Dr. Amal Shaheen, AI Transformation Leader, Bahrain Polytechnic - "Sustainable AI and Hidden Challenges"
Dr. Vasileios Paliktzoglu, Bahrain Polytechnic, “Ethical Considerations for Responsible AI Integration in Education”
Mrs. Shahd Abdulkarim Alsaei, Ministry of Health, “Universities as Engines of Population Health: A Systems Approach to SDG Integration”
Dr. Kareem Mohamed, Gulf University, “AI and Blockchain Technologies in Sustainable Innovative Education”
Dr. Ade Otukoya, University of Northampton, UK
Dr. Rumpa Roy, QAD-C, GU.
Networking Lunch
Panel Discussion: Innovation for a Sustainable Education, Affordable Resources & Gender Equality
Eng. Arch. Noor Mukhaimer, Eng. Fayeza Taleb Ghafoury, Ministry of Works, “Sustaining & Maintaining Historical Educational Infrastructures in Bahrain”
Mr. Hussain Alsammak, جمعية المكتبات والمعلومات البحرينية - استراتيجيات المكتبات لدعم أهداف التنمية المستدامة
Dr. Tamer Alkadash, GU
Mr. Yousif Alshaikh, GU
Dr. Aseel Al-Ayash, GU
Panel Discussion & Interactive Session: Sustainable Societal Transformation, Social Design for Poverty Alleviation & Affordable Solutions
Dr. Siddiq Balal, GU, “Societal Marketing Orientation as a Driver of Sustainable Competitive Advantage and SDGs Impact”
Captain. Abdullah Almannai, Ministry of Interior، مبادرة تعافي
Major. Ahmad Sami Boujandel, Ministry of Interior، مبادرة فاعل خير
Dr. Marwan Milhem, Gulf University
Workshop: Co-innovation & Systems Thinking for Health Promotion, Nutrition & Zero Hunger Strategies
Mr. Ali Al-Aradi, Health Promotion Directorate, Ministry of Health, “Health Promotion Initiatives at Workplace”
Christina Deligianni, VERIMPACT, UK
Dr. Hesham Elmarsafawy, Gulf University, “Systems Thinking for Healthcare Sustainability”
Dr. Muskan Nagi, “Mental Healthcare in Achieving Social Inclusion and Equity”
Mr. Shaheen Rasheed, Co-Founder & COO – Insure Tech & Health-Tech Startup, Assets Manager, Hejaz Mena W.L.L.
جمعية حفظ النعمة – البحرين (Conserving Bounties – BAHRAIN)
Day 02 - 17th November, 2025
Clean Energy & Innovation
Venue: THE ART HOTEL
SDGs: 6, 7, 8, 9
Presentation Session: Sustainable Water & Innovative Sanitation Solutions — Bahrain Context & GCC
Mohamed Zayer, Nikolaos Vasilikos, Bahrain Polytechnic, “Sustainable and green water desalination system”, under “Sustainable Water & Innovative Sanitation Solutions: Bahrain Context & GCC”
Dr. Fareed Al-Yagout, CEO, National Power Company, KSA
Mohamed Dadabai, Associate Program Officer- Architecture and Urban Planning, UN-Habitat
Mr. Shaheen Rasheed, Co-Founder & COO – Insure Tech & Health-Tech Startup, Assets Manager, Hejaz Mena W.L.L.
Eng. Omar Hayajneh, Plant Manager-ITC beverage & bottling Factory,Aqua8 Co.
Dr. Oula Fatla, Dr. Nooran Darwish, GU
Panel Discussions: Sustainability Networks, The Future of Renewable Energy and Economic Growth — Comparative Models
Session 01 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)
Dr. Tanvir Hussein & Mr. Shaheen Rasheed, “Leveraging Networking and Rankings to Accelerate Progress on SDGs”
Dr. Asma Yahia Al-Amoodi, UoB
Prof. Dr. Oliver Frör, “A Case Study of German Networks for Sustainability Management in Universities”, Germany
Dr. Adel Ben Youssef, Université Côte d'Azur, FRANCE
Dr. Jain Tony, GU
Session 02 (11:00 - 11:45 AM)
Prof. Dr. Isa S. Qamber
Mr. Khaled Salman Alkasmi – Ministry of Industry and Commerce، جهود وزارة الصناعة والتجارة في دعم التصنيع المتقدم والمستدام
Eng. Arch. Noor Mukhaimer, “Ministry of Public Works' initiatives in the field of sustainability and green buildings for new construction projects” — مبادرات وزارة الاشغال في مجال الاستدامة والمباني الخضراء للمشاريع الإنشائية الجديدة
| Dr. Saleh N. Al-Saadi, Director of the Sustainable Energy. Research Centre at Sultan Qaboos University, OMAN
Dr. Liudmila Cazacova, AURAK-UAE, “Building Performance Simulation as Educational tool for Energy Efficient Design”
Josephine Pham, Yellow Door Energy -UAE
Mr. Ali Salman Baba, Tarsheed
Mr. Ali Habib, Ameeri Group
Dr. Naglaa El-Gammal, GU
Mr. Mohamed Abdulhameed, GU
Coffee Break
“Orange Economy Workshop by UNIDO-Bahrain” , Exhibition & Demo-Sessions: Green Tech & Industrial Innovations and Initiatives for Sustainability
Mr. Ameer Hassan Abubakr & Mr. Isa Awachi, UNIDOITPO, Bahrain, Workshop on “Orange Economy”
Exhibits by -
The Bahrain Science Center for SDGs
Naser Centre for Science and Technology
Ministry of Health — تعزيز إدارة الصحة
جمعية المكتبات والمعلومات البحرينية
Polytechnic Bahrain
UNIDO-ITPO
RAM Clinics
Green Innova
Xtrude Engineering
Eureka
VR/AR-NJ
Ameeri Group
STC
Fatema Alansari Design & Execution
Katheeb
Demo-based Inductions & “Green Startup Ideas Challenge” — Sustainable Business Pitches (Inter-Colleges Initiatives)
Dr. Walid Elfezzani, GU, “Eco-Smart NFC Business Card: A Sustainable Wooden Design”
Dr. Osama Al-Rawi & Student Sharifa Al-Jowder, GU, “Solar Panel System for Maximum Power Tracking System Using Arduino UNO”
Mr. Ammar Mohamed, GU, “Is AI-Powered Media the Key to a Greener Tomorrow?”
Dr. Ahmad Al-Alstal, GU, “Sustainability Reporting in Accounting Practice for Startups: IFRS Standards S1 & S2”
Dr. Mujeeb Saif, GU, "ESG Disclosure in Bahrain’s Capital Markets: From Voluntary to Mandatory"
Ms. Ambi Rachel, Ms. Ameera Hydrose, GU
Closing Remarks & Refreshment
GUSW2025 - ICSDI International Conference Closing
Day 03 - 18th November, 2025
Sustainable Cities, Healthy Communities & Responsible Production
Venue: Gulf University Campus
SDGs: 3, 10, 11, 12
The “Think Tank” :Interactive Session & Panel Discussion: Reducing Inequality through Inclusive Architecture & Urban Planning
Eng. Arch. Noor Al Mutawa, NJ Engineering, “From Visual Chaos to Urban Harmony: A Planning Vision”
Arch. Safa Isa Jasim, Capital Governorate
Eng. Arch. Manar Sirriyah, Design Studio Architect
Dr. Anis Semlali, AURAK-UAE, “Cultivating Sustainable Thinking: Integrating Biomimicry and Parametric Design to Architecture”
Dr. Sherif El-Wageeh, Kingdom University
Mr. Abdulrahman Salmeen, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Diyar Al Muharraq W.L.L
Eng. Fatema Alansari
Arch. Mahdi Aljallawi
Dr. Ashraf Nadheer, GU
Technical Break
Community Service Workshop & Demo-based Sessions: Healthy Communities, Assistive Smart & Passive Technologies, Renewables & Sustainability in Everyday Life
Lulwa Saleh Malallah, Head, E-Services Delivery iGA - MyGov, Live demo “How digital transformation supports smart cities & sustainability”
Prof. Mathioulakis Dimitrios, Prof. Christina Georgantopoulou, Bahrain Polytechnic, “Residential Geothermal Cooling in Bahrain: a Sensitivity Study”
Marina Deligianni, VERIMPACT, UK
Mrs. Zainab AbdAli, Health Promotion Directorate, “A Talk for Diabetes Community”
Mr. Ali Al-Aradi, Health Promotion Directorate, Ministry of Health, “Men's Health”
Ms. Afaf Omar Trabelsi, HR & Legal Affairs Manager, Remza Investment Company & Nasser Pharmacy Co.
Dr. Idris Algahzali, GU
Themed Networking Lunch
Presentation & Panel Discussion: Eco-Friendly and Healthy Infrastructure & Innovations for Smart Cities
Mohammed Abdulla Tolefat, Chief, GIS Processes Analysis, iGA - Bahrain, “Advancing SDG 11 in Bahrain”
Arch. Safa Isa Jasim, Capital Governorate، تجربة المدن الصحية في محافظة العاصمة
Dr. Nehal Almurbati, BSCS - Bahrain Smart City Society
Dr. Zahra Rabea, Bahrain Specialist Hospital
Arch. Sandra Job, Gulf University
Workshop: LCA, EPD, Responsible Consumption, Sustainable Production & Waste Reduction
Ms. Lubna Hazem Sinan, CEO - Milieu Environmental Consultancy - Jordan
Nidukki Bahrain
Zero Waste Bahrain
Arch. Kai Miethig, WAISTE
Dr. Abu Bashar, Gulf University, “How to build brand loyalty and drive revenue by courageously encouraging mindful consumption”
Arch. Sandra Job, GU, “Redefining Waste: Sustainable Art Installation” (Demo-session)
“The Campus Boost Initiative for Sustainability”: Empowering the Sustainability of Individual Initiatives and Community Productivity
Productive Families Exhibition — معرض العائلات المنتجة
Clothing swap and Donation Drive — KISWA Bahrain
Farmers Market Bahrain
The Health Awareness Booth by BSH
HR Club, Sustainability Club & GU Entrepreneur Students Projects
Day 04 - 19th November, 2025
Climate Action & Marine Ecosystems
Venue: Gulf University Campus & Off-campus (Tubli Bay Reserve / Bahrain Mangroves Tour; Karzakan Forest)
SDGs: 13, 14, 15
Off-Campus Activity: Guided Educational Tour & Awareness Session on Marine Conservation and the Protection of Life Below Water
GU Sustainability Club
Tubli Bay Reserve / Bahrain Mangroves Tour
Facilitators: Mr.
Abdulla Imad, Head SSU-GU, Julia Kobilka, Marine
and Environmental Assessment Expert, UN-Habitat.
Presentation: Climate Change & Global Impact
1st Lt. Eng. Mohammed Ali AlHooti - Ministry of Interior
Dr. Ameera Ali Al-Nooh, Ministry of Health, “Climate Change & Global Health Impact”
BSC - GUSW2025 Competition “Eco-Friendly Innovation – Inter-Universities/Schools Challenge”: Announcement & Debriefing by BSC – Bahrain Science Centre for SDGs / Dr. Jaafar Alsoudy, Gulf University
Technical Break & Refreshment
Workshop: Marine Conservation & Plastic-Free Future
Eng. Sadiq Salah Rahma, SCE - Supreme Council for Environment, Bahrain
Mrs. Rahma Aleskafi, Protecting Bahrain’s Coastal Heritage - Global Shapers Community - Budaiya Hub in partnership with Bahrain Science Center for SDGs (BSC)
Dr. Ameer Eweida, Marine Conservation Science, University of Miami, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
Julia Kobilka, Marine and Environmental Assessment Expert, UN-Habitat
Dr. Walid Elfezzani, GU
Networking Lunch & Culinary Experience with Healthy Food
Training Session: Sustainable Land Use Planning & Biodiversity Conservation
Fathi Isa Burshaid, Chief, Spatial Info & Remote Sensing, iGA-Bahrain, “Harnessing GIS and Remote Sensing for Sustainable Agricultural Management”
The Competition End: Eco-Friendly Innovation – Inter-Universities/Schools Challenge — Closing & Awards
Bahrain Science Center for SDGs & GUSW2025 Steering Committee
Dr. Jaafar Alsoudy, Dr. Walid Elfezzani
GU Sustainability Club
Community Engagement: Site Clean-up & “Plant Your Tree” GU Campaign by STC & Campus Inhabitants — Green Lifestyle Show by GUSC
Off-Campus Activity: Guided Field Trip and Nature Walk
GU Students & Participants
Nearby Park or Nature Reserve — Karzakan Forest, Bahrain
Day 05 - 20th November, 2025
Peace, Justice & Global Partnerships — Closing Ceremony
Venue: Gulf University Campus
SDGs: 11, 16, 17
Panel Discussion: Sustainable Governance for Peace & Justice, Collaborative Approaches & Ethical Leadership
Prof. Firas Mohammed
Dr. Mahmoud Zaghool, GU, “Aligning HRM Strategies and Practices with the UN 2030 Agenda: Challenges and Opportunities”
Dr. Fatema Janahi, University of Bahrain
Dr. Khaled Alazab, Human Rights Observatory, Bahrain
Dr. Heba Alsaleh, GU
Workshop: GCC Global Partnerships for Sustainability — Networking for SDG Impact
The Alumni Club of Bahrain
Dr. Mohammed Al Mannai, BIPS - Bahrain Intellectual Property Society
Anna Schmidt-Fiedler, Head of Social Innovations and Sustainability Office, Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan — Poland
Dr. Hayam Elsehmawy, Gulf University, “الإطار القانوني للشراكات المستدامة في دول مجلس التعاون بين التشريع والممارسة”
Ms. Fatima Al-Shuwaikh, Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, Gulf University
Coffee Break
Partners in Promoting Environmental Sustainability, Health, Equity and Sustainability in Communities
Eng. Ali Mohamed Alsaei, SCE - Supreme Council for Environment, Bahrain
Dr. Muskan Nagi, GU
Mrs. Hawra Alsheala, Health Promotion Directorate, Ministry of Health, “Infectious Diseases”
Mrs. Zainab AbdAli, Health Promotion Directorate, “Winter Diseases”
“Eat Local” Themed Lunch
Workshop & Interactive Session: Creativity, Youth Capacity-Building and Industry Collaboration for Sustainability
Dr. Tamer Alkadash
Dr. Maryam Janahi, Ministry of Interior, “Youth capacity building and cooperation” — بناء قدرات الشباب والتعاون
Dr. Mohammed Isam, GU
GU-HR Club
GU - Sustainability Club
Honoring Participants/Partners/Sponsors & Closing Speech & Ceremony
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