Dr. Najma Taqi is the President of Arab Open University – Bahrain and serves as an external reviewer for institutional and program reviews in both Saudi Arabia and Oman. She holds a PhD in Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship from Brunel University, UK, and has additional certifications in quality assurance, education, executive leadership, and information technology.

With over 20 years of experience in higher education, academic consulting, and professional training, Dr. Najma has held numerous leadership roles across Bahrain and the wider region. She has actively participated in various international and local conferences, authored peer-reviewed academic publications, and received several national awards. Additionally, she is affiliated with multiple international professional bodies.