Governmental Organisations
In this section, you will find the governmental organisations and entities involved in environmental matters in Bahrain.
Supreme Council for Environment
Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning
Directorate of Agriculture and Marine Resources
Directorate of Animal Wealth
National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD)
Ras Hayyan Mariculture Center
Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities
National Oil and Gas Authority
Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority
EWA Ministry of Electricity and Water
Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications
Bahrain Economic Development Board
Ministry of Youth & Sports Affairs
Bahrain Science Center for SDGs
Sustainable Energy Authority
Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO)
Laboratory and/or Research Centers
Bahrain Institute for Pearls & Gemstones (DANAT)
While the DANAT institute was founded in 2017, the Pearl & Gem Testing Laboratory was established in 1990, the first of its kind in the Middle East. The ultimate vision to safeguard and utilise Bahrain’s pearling history and heritage to become a world preferred institute for natural pearl and gemstones third party verification as well as scientific research in the field.
DERASAT for Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies
DERASAT is a think tank in Bahrain aiming to support research in the Kingdom as well as drive policy practice and decision making; this includes a Knowledge Centre open for those interested, researchers and academics to access publications, the DERASAT library as well as their consultancy and training programs.
Independent research and analysis is also supported by DERASAT in
– Strategic and International Studies
– Energy
– Economics
– Surveys and Polling
Academic Institutions
University of Bahrain
- The University of Bahrain offers courses and opportunities for scientific research in science and environmental field through:
→ Scientific Research:
(1) Deanship of Graduate Studies & Scientific Research
Website: https://www.uob.edu.bh/research/
To support scientific research by postgraduate students, the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research was established to become a centre for scientific publishing and academic advancement
(2) Bahrain Studies Center (Information not yet available)
(3) Renewable Energy Labs
Website: https://relab.uob.edu.bh/
About: The Renewable Energy Labs, under the College of Science’s Department of Physics, aiming to establish and lead in capacity building, consultation and research in the field of renewable energy, bio energy, solar energy and wind energy in the Kingdom of Bahrain with the ultimate goal of facilitating a low carbon sustainable economy in the country.
→ University Programs:
(1) Undergraduate Level:
(2) Postgraduate Level:
Arabian Gulf University
- The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) offers courses and opportunities for scientific research in science and environmental field through:
→ Academics:
(1) Geoinformatics
– Master in GIS & Remote Sensing
– Diploma in GIS & Remote Sensing
(2) Life Sciences
– PhD in Biotechnology
– Master in Health Biotechnology
– Master in Environmental Biotechnology
– Master in Agricultural Biotechnology
– Diploma Biotechnology
(3) Natural Resources and Environment
– PhD in Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources
– Master in Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources
– Master in Environmental Management
– Master of Science in Desert Farming Techniques and Soil-less Agriculture
– Master in Water Resources Management
– Master in Hydrogeology
→ Laboratories:
(1) Al Jawhara Centre
Website: https://www.agu.edu.bh/en/Academics/CMMS/College-Related-Centers/Pages/The-HH-Al-Jawhara-Centre-for-Molecular-Medicine-and-Inherited-Disorders.aspx
About: First established in 2003, and became operational in 2011, HH Al Jawhara Centre (AJC) is specialised in molecular medicine, genetics and inherited disorders while also providing clinical services, molecular diagnostics and conducting research.
Industry
Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (GPIC)
Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA)
Environmental & Sustainability Consultancies
Environment Arabia Consultancy Services (EACS)
Environment Arabia (EACS) was founded in 2001 and is a category “A” consultancy under Ministerial Order. No. 4 of 2014 regarding the Adoption and Organisation of the Work of Environmental Consultancies in Bahrain. EACS provides their environmental consultancy services across the Arabian Gulf.
For more information on the services provided by EACS, please visit their website and instagram.
AECOM
Bryne Looby
ByrneLooby is an international environmental and engineering consultancy, recently merging with Ayesa Company, an engineering and technology firm, and has been providing their engineering and environmental consultation services in the Middle East for over 10 years.
3BL Associates
3BL Associates is a consultancy and think-do tank aiming to address social, environmental and economic sustainability in the MENA region.
