Ahlia Centre for Entrepreneurship

Ahlia University

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Start where you are. Build what matters.

The Ahlia Centre for Entrepreneurship is a student-focused space for exploring ideas, testing projects, and building real-world skills alongside university life.

You do not need a perfect idea or prior experience.
You just need curiosity and the willingness to try.

Welcome to Ahlia Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE). Whether you are student, freelancer, investor, entrepreneur or considering to be an entrepreneur, we welcome you to our entrepreneurship center.

Ahlia Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE) was established in February 2017, as an initiative to support and promote entrepreneurship at Ahlia University (AU) and the Bahraini community at large. ACE is intended to play a strategic role in promoting the spirit of entrepreneurship in Bahrain and create a new breed of youth and entrepreneurs who aspire to have a positive and lasting impact on their society. Accordingly, ACE aims to support the creation of new companies that add substantial job, and bring extra incomes and revenues to the Bahraini economy. To achieve this goal, the Center provides programs and activities which enhance the entrepreneurial learning at Ahlia University and expand the students’ knowledge of business creation and opportunity recognition.

You are always welcome to join us and benefit from our activities and events at the Centre. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information about our services.

What happens here

Explore startup and project ideas
Learn practical entrepreneurship skills
Join workshops, challenges, and competitions
Connect with mentors, alumni, and founders

Who this is for

This Centre is for students who are curious about entrepreneurship, whether they already have an idea or are just starting to explore.

You do not need a business background to take part.

Why entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is not only about starting companies.

It helps students build confidence, problem-solving skills, communication skills, and the ability to take ownership of their work. These skills are valuable across all career paths.

Director

The Centre is led by Dr. Amani Alaali, an academic and startup co-founder.

The Centre is being shaped to make entrepreneurship practical, accessible, and grounded in real experience for students.

Mentorship network

The Ahlia Centre for Entrepreneurship connects students with mentors from industry, alumni founders, and ecosystem partners.

Mentorship focuses on guidance, honest feedback, and shared learning through workshops, challenges, and dedicated mentorship sessions.