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Mohammed bin Jasim Alghatam
Arabic: محمد بن جاسم الغتم
Minister of Education
In office
2001–2002
Preceded byAbdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Fadhil
Succeeded byMajid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi
President of The University of Bahrain
In office
1995–2001
Preceded byIbrahim Jamal al-Hashemi
Succeeded byMajid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi
Chairman of Aluminium Bahrain
In office
2005–2006
Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority
In office
2002–2008
Chairman of the Bahrain Center for Studies and Research
In office
2002–2010
Personal details
Born5 May 1951
Muharraq, Bahrain
Alma mater
Military service
Allegiance Bahrain
Branch/service Bahrain Defense Force
Years of service1973 - 1995
RankBrigadier General

Mohammed bin Jasim Alghatam (Arabic: محمد بن جاسم الغتم) is a Bahraini politician, engineer and army veteran. He was President of the University of Bahrain and Minister of Education of Bahrain. He was also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aluminium Bahrain.[1][2][3]

Alghatam is the recipient of several awards, including the French Legion of Honour and the Bahrain Crown Prince's Prize for engineering research.[4]

Life and work

Alghatam was born in Muharraq in 1951. He graduated from Nottingham Trent University. He obtained his MSc (based on an analysis of stress, fluid flow and heat transfer) from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom, where he also obtained his PhD in computer-simulated energy. He obtained a Master of Military Art and Science (Politics & Strategies) from the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth in 1991.[4][5][6]

Alghatam started his career by working for industrial corporations and the Bahrain Defence Force, where he was Director of Logistics Supply.[5][7]

He became President of the University of Bahrain in 1995 and held that post until 2001.[2] He promoted the creation of the American Studies Center at the university, which was inaugurated in 1998.[8] He was President of the UNESCO National Commission of Bahrain.[9] He was chairman of the board of trustees of the Bahrain Center for Studies and Research (BCSR).[10] He was also a board member of the Economic Development Board and the Founding Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority tasked with the liberalization of Bahrain's telecoms market.[11] He enhanced research collaboration between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council,[12] and promoted cultural cooperation with China.[13]

As part of a Bahraini government reorganization aimed at consolidating political reforms, Alghatam was appointed Minister of Education in mid-April 2001.[14] He developed national education to reflect the changes in the country.[3]

Alghatam was the chairman of the board of directors of Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world.[1]

Alghatam wrote several books and scholarly articles on development strategies for Bahrain and the Middle East.[15]

Awards and recognition

Alghatam's honours include seven military decorations and medals, His Highness the Crown Prince’s Prize for engineering research, and the State Recognition Prize for distinguished national achievements. France made him a Knight and subsequently a Commander of the Legion of Honour.[4]

He was given an honorary degree of Doctor of Science at Loughborough University in 2002 for his services to education.[16]

Alghatam received the Prime Minister’s Award for Muharraq Pioneers. He is the holder of the Order of Military efficiency, the Order of Bahrain, and the Order of the Liberation of Kuwait, the Kuwait Liberation Medal of the Order of Military Service, and the Order of Shaikh Isa bin Salman al Khalifa.[17] He was also given the State Prize for Outstanding National Work.[2]

Private life

Alghatam is married and has six children.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Christof Leisinger (28 March 2006). "Aluminiumpreis ist nicht fundamental begründet" (in German). Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Robert Myers. "The third president of the University, 1995-2001". Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  3. ^ a b Mohammed Almezel (6 March 2002). "Bahrain education to reflect a new era". Gulf News. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d "Degree Speeches, Summer 2002: H E Dr Mohammed J K Alghatam". Loughborough University. July 2002. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Bahrain: Mohamed J. K. Al Ghatam, Minister of Education" (PDF). UNESCO. 5 September 2001. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  6. ^ Mohammed J. Alghatam (7 June 1991). "Finite Element Analysis of Laser-Induced Damage to Mechanically Loaded Laminated Composites in Helicopters". Army Command and General Staff Coll Fort Leavenworth KS. Archived from the original on 19 March 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  7. ^ "Hawar Islands Protected Area (Kingdom of Bahrain)" (PDF). January 2003. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  8. ^ Robert Myers. "American Studies in the Middle East" (PDF). Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  9. ^ "Koichiro Matsuura: a decade of action day by day" (PDF). UNESCO. 2009. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  10. ^ "Ministry Of Commerce Signs an agreement with Bahrain Center For Research and Studies". Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism of the Kingdom of Bahrain. 2004. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  11. ^ Al-Khalifa, Lobna Ali (2007). Foreign Direct Investment in Bahrain. Google Books: Dissertation.com. p. 341. ISBN 9781599423210.
  12. ^ "GCC-EU research boost". Gulf Daily News, digital edition. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  13. ^ "BAhrain Center for Studies and Research shows interest in publishing in foreign languages". Arabic.China.org.cn. 9 May 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  14. ^ Dean, Lucy (2004). The Middle East and North Africa 2004. Google Books: Europa Publications. p. 229. ISBN 9781857431841.
  15. ^ "Dr. Alghatam offers a strategic vision for the development of Bahraini society" (in Arabic). Al Ayam. 28 February 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  16. ^ "Honorary degrees" (PDF). Loughborough University. August 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  17. ^ "Profile: Mohammed Jassim Alghatam" (in Arabic). Alwasat. 10 July 2005. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
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