ASU Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy

Pdf file attached in the evidence file

ASU at the end of 2020 in order to improve the administrative and corporate processes of the university as well as to give more security to all processes in general for the university and each of its members (Students and Staff) developed an Anti-Bribery policy and corruption.

In order to have honest processes in the university in the administrative, financial and student aspects, ASU has a policy that defines the terms to avoid all types of corruption in the university. The policy of the Applied Sciences University that all staff and students conduct business in an honest way, and without the use of corrupt practices or acts of bribery to obtain an unfair advantage.

What steps can we take to prevent Bribery and Corruption?

We can take the following steps to assist in the prevention of bribery and corruption:

1. Risk Assessment: Effective risk assessment lies at the very core of the success of this policy. All staff must assess the vulnerability of their activities, particularly overseas activities, on an ongoing basis and discuss potential vulnerabilities with the Director of Finance at ASU. Risk identification pinpoints the specific areas in which we face bribery and corruption risks and allows us to better evaluate and mitigate these risks and thereby protect ourselves. Business practices around the world can be deeply rooted in the attitudes, cultures and economic prosperity of a particular region – any of which can vary.
2. Accurate Books and Record-Keeping: Many serious bribery and corruption offences have been found to involve some degree of inaccurate record-keeping. Accurate records and financial reporting must be maintained for all activities and for all third-party representatives acting on our behalf. False, misleading or inaccurate records of any kind could potentially damage the reputation of the University.
3. Effective monitoring and Internal Control: Effective systems of monitoring and control are essential in all organizations and the University is no exception. Once bribery and corruption risks have been identified and highlighted through the risk assessment process, we may need to amend procedures to help mitigate these risks on an on-going basis.

This is not just a cultural commitment on the part of the University; bribery is a criminal offence in most countries and corrupt acts expose the University and its employees to the risk of prosecution, fines and imprisonment, as well as endangering the University’s reputation. This policy has been adopted by Council and Council requires it to be communicated to everyone involved in our organization to ensure their commitment to it. Council and ASU Attaches the utmost importance to this policy and will apply a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to acts of bribery and corruption by any of our employees or third-party representatives (including students). Any breach of this policy will be regarded as a serious matter and is likely to result in disciplinary action.

ASU Clubs

https://www.asu.edu.bh/student/student-affairs/student-services-office/student-activities-clubs/

There are several clubs in ASU in charge of different areas for the realization of activities, meetings and events to organize and sponsor student cultural and scientific activities in the field of integrity. The Cultural Club is responsible for carrying out these activities while the Volunteering Club is in charge of do volunteer work for the community and promote to good values ​​and morals.

• Cultural Club: ASU Cultural club aim is meets regularly to explore different creative and cultural activities between ASU students promoting diversity and acceptance by the other. The president of Cultural club is Ghaneema Naser Ebrahim. As president of Cultural club, Husain Yusuf Abul is the maximum spokesperson in front of the highest echelons of the university.
• Volunteering Club: The ASU Volunteering Club is a voluntary nonprofit organization where students meet to perform charitable projects. Projects might be hands-on or they could be projects that are supported by the group raising money and awareness. Community Service Clubs are sometimes referred to as service clubs or service organizations. The president of Volunteering club is Husain Ali Rahmatalla. As president of Volunteering club, Husain Yusuf Abul is the maximum spokesperson in front of the highest echelons of the university.

Private Penal Law

https://www.asu.edu.bh/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Law-En.pdf

As per the university bylaws which establishes ethical standards, rules, basic principles of general office ethics, values and high professional culture among the staff of the university, promote the adherence to these standards, norms and values, strengthen the foundations of good practices through the awareness of university staff and direct them towards sound functional ethics and self-discipline frameworks that govern the functioning of the University that are consistent with the applicable laws and regulations, as well as through stating their duties, responsibilities and functional roles in improving services and strengthening the credibility of services.

The bylaw also highlights bribery in not to accept or request any gifts, hospitality or any other benefits of any kind whatsoever, whether directly or through an intermediary, that may have a direct or indirect impact on the objectivity in the implementation of its functions or would affect his/her decisions or has compelled him to commit to something that he/she would not accept otherwise.

In case the employee could not reject the gifts, the hospitality or other benefits that do not apply the cases mentioned in the bylaw, or when it is believed that the acceptance of certain types of hospitality will do little good to the institution, he/she must inform his/her immediate superior officer in writing, where the supervisor must inform the employee in writing whether he/she must reject the gifts, hospitality or other benefits or retain them in the department, or donate them to a charity, or dispose them, or retain them by the employee concerned.

Weekly Lectures

https://www.asu.edu.bh/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/21st-Presidents-News-Digest-V2-26032017.pdf

As part of Applied Science University’s commitment to support the community, Dr. Murad Al-Janabi, Associate Professor in the College of Law, delivered lectures on weekly basis at Al-Zamel Mosque in Al-Hidd city. The lectures included tutorials in the purification of thoughts from racism and sectarianism and building society away from subversive tendencies.

BUMUN (Bahrain Universities Model United Nations)

https://www.asu.edu.bh/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1st-President27s-News-Digest-V4-04112018.pdf

ASU students participated once again in the BUMUN (Bahrain Universities Model United Nations) for its 14th year in Bahrain. Held on 21 and 22 October 2018, the event was under the Patronage of H.H. Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in the Ramee Grand Hotel, Bahrain. BUMUN is an annual program in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs organizes it for local and international universities. This year’s conference highlighted topics including the impact of climate change on sustainable population growth for Vision 2030, misuse of ICTs that generate cybercrime, economic empowerment of women, global drug control and assessment of the impact on the international community to protect the safety of world population, the consequences of climate change for energy with the rising demand for it, biological terrorism which is based on the use of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive materials, etc.

ASU’s delegation of 8 students attended training sessions as part of the preparation for the BUMUN program. Two of our students won a diplomatic award during the conference: Aliona Alessam and Abdullah Qudair. Our students have done extremely well and learned a lot. This type of event always makes us proud of our students who worked very hard and shined while representing ASU.

My life is a beat

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The Community Engagement Office at Applied Science University supported the festival “My Life is a Beat” that was organised by Life Pulse Bahrain Voluntary Team in Ramli Mall on the occasion of Mother’s Day. The festival included medical tests such as temperature, oxygen, heart rate, blood pressure, basic sugar, health education for physicians section, physical therapy, mental health, and dental health section. Several activities also took place such as songs, poems, gymnastics show, entertainment contests, healthy cooking contest, games, gifts, faces painting and colouring for children. A number of public figures attended the festival such as the artist Shafiqa Yousif, artist Ahmad Isa, and former national team player, Ahmad Hubail. At the end of the celebration, the Community Engagement Office on behalf of the University represented by Mr Thaer Mustafa Alramini was awarded for supporting and participating in the festival.