Dr. Esra AlDhaen (Ahlia University) Bahrain

Holds a Doctorate from Brunel University London, in the area of Strategic decisions and quality in the context of Higher Education, currently an Executive Director of Quality Assurance and Assistant Professor at Ahlia University Bahrain. Appointed external reviewer and conducted various QA reviews as across Gulf Countries and UK. An expert in strategic planning, measurement and evaluation for higher education including assessment of internal and external environment. Published various research in the area of strategy and quality management. As a principle fellow by Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK and expert in curriculum review, design and mapping to the National Qualification Framework, enabled AU to place its qualifications on NQF Bahrain, which leaded the university for a promising future. Published a number of research papers related to Higher Education Management including quality assurance, strategic decision making and teaching practices. Established UNSDGs initiatives at Ahlia University and listed the commitment on UN platform, currently coordinating with United Nations the university activities and assess the activities overall impact on the society at large.