Professor Khalid Al Khalifa, Fellow

Khalid Al Khalifa is the founder of University College of Bahrain (UCB) and Chairman of its Board of Trustees. He is a member of the Bahraini royal family. He has been an academic for over 30 years holding a Doctorate of Philosophy of Management from the University of Northumbria.

When he conceptualised UCB, and brought it in existence, in 2002, Professor Al Khalifa’s vision was to provide a world class university for the people of Bahrain.

Professor Al Khalifa has undergone specialized training in Financial Management (both Islamic & Corporate) at London Business School and in Educational Management at Harvard Graduate School of Education, amongst many others.

What makes him a true leader is his love and passion for the field of education and his generosity, whether it is in his offering scholarships to needy students or supporting with the staff of his university.

He brings expertise on topics around education, Islamic finance, and international cooperation, with a particular emphasis on exploring the ideas of the enlightenment era internationally.