College of Business and Law - Faculty Members

Dr. Ramprakash Bharateesh Kasi, PhD
Head of Business Department
Assistant Professor
College of Business & Law

Telephone: (+973) 17764 4479
Email: bkasi@ruw.edu.bh

Dr. Ramprakash Bharateesh Kasi, earned his doctorate and two master degrees from Bangalore University, India. His doctorate thesis was in the area of information technology service marketing and his master thesis was on sales force management in the pharma industry. He is also a recipient of the Confederation of Indian Industry Industrial fellowship award for his research in corporate citizenship behavior undertaken for Philips Software Centre, Bangalore. Dr. Kasi has passed the national education test for lectureship eligibility from the University Grants Commission, India. Dr Kasi has extensive experience (over 19 years) as a quality assurance professional and a business educator. Before joining RUW, Dr Kasi was with an institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of Bahrain, responsible for implementing institution-wide quality improvement and enhancement measures and coordinating the development of the institution’s strategic plan. Dr Kasi has also served as an Assistant Professor at a leading higher education institution based in Bangalore, teaching Bachelor and Master level courses in Business and Management. Dr Kasi has to his credit a number of publications in refereed journals. He has also presented research papers in national and international conferences and has served on various committees and panels in Bahrain and India.

Dr. Matthias Bode
Associate Professor
College of Business and Law

Telephone: (+973) 1776 4253
Email: mbode@ruw.edu.bh

Dr. rer. pol. in Political Science & Business Administration, University of Hannover, Germany

Diplomökonom, Business Economics Diploma, University of Hannover, Germany

Dr. Matthias Bode earned his Business Economics Diploma in Germany (University of Hannover). After that, he focused in his PhD work on the role of music in business communications. He has been teaching for more than 16 years Marketing, Brand Management, Consumer Research, Advertising and Consumer Culture Theory at universities in Germany (University of Hannover; University of Oldenburg; Bauhaus University Weimar)), in the USA (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) and in Denmark (University of Southern Denmark). Since 2007 he worked at the University of Southern Denmark, first as a visiting lecturer, then as an Assistant Professor, and since 2010 as an Associate professor. He worked for the European Union project on sustainable households, developing and executing research in several European countries with multi-stakeholders on the consumer acceptance of future oriented solutions to make household activities like washing, cooling, heating, more sustainable. He has also experience as an advisor for audio branding consulting. In his academic research he asks the question how marketing is shaped and shaping the cultural, social and historical context it comes from and acts upon. He published a book together with Prof. Dr. Ursula Hansen on the history and development of marketing theory and practice in Germany. With the same co-author, he also published one of the first German academic contributions on the role of gender in marketing theory. He has published widely in international journals and books, served as a member of program committees for international conferences, participated in numerous global conferences, and is serving as a reviewer for international conferences and journals. Dr. Matthias Bode has a strong personal and professional interest in sound and music. He follows the Austrian late-Romantic composer Gustav Mahler, who declared that the most important part of music is not to be found in the notes.

Dr. Samar Al Barghouthi, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Business
College of Business & Law

Telephone: (+973) 1776 4489
Email: salbarghouthy@ruw.edu.bh

PhD. Political Science, Cairo University, Egypt

Masters Degree in International Studies, Bir Zeit University, Palestine

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Bir Zeit University, Palestine

Dr. Al-Barghouthi believes in the right of education for women and children in the Arab society. On the academic level, Dr. Al-Barghouthi published a book and several articles on women empowerment and leadership. Out of her strong belief in the importance of women's role in the society, and that education should start at an early age by reinforcing the young generation's sense of belonging in their culture, and heritage, she published several books, novels, and plays for a juvenile on History identity, culture, and heritage. 

Dr. Arpita Mehrotra, PhD
Associate Professor
College of Business & Law

Telephone: +973 1776 4447
Email: amehrotra@ruw.edu.bh

Dr. Arpita A Mehrotra, graduated with a Bachelor,  Masters  and Ph.D. in Commerce  from University of Lucknow, India. Her dissertation title was "Changing demographics and its impact on the marketing strategies of FMCG manufacturers in post liberalised era". In India, she has served as Director of Marketing and Academics in Mumbai School of Business. Dr. Arpita joined RUW in 2011 and got appointed Head of the Finance Department in 2013. As Head of Department, she has been closely involved with the success of Program Review and Mapping Qualifications framework. She is also a member of the AACSB accreditation team and supports relationships with alumnae. Her area of interest is accounting, financial management, mergers and acquisitions. For the past three years, Dr. Arpita has coached the RUW team who took part in the Trading Quest competition with the Bahrain Bourse leading the squad  to the top 3 places for each participation. In terms of her own professional development, Dr. Arpita recently completed the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Program from Said Business School, University of Oxford. Dr. Mehrotra, has also been very active in extracurricular activities related to the field of music, social service and mass communication media. She has a Visharad (graduation) degree in Classical music. She has been a radio artist and has sung many songs for All India Radio. In the field of social service Dr. Mehrotra has helped several non government organisations to raise funds for orphanages, old age homes and bed ridden abandoned patients.

Dr. Elizabeth Samuel, PhD
Assistant Professor
College of Business & Law

Telephone: (+973) 1776 4460
Email: esamuel@ruw.edu.bh

Dr.Elizabeth M Samuel, earned her doctorate and two master degrees from, India. Her doctorate thesis was in the area of business management and his master thesis was on Finance and Accounting. She is also a Fellow member of Higher Education Academy, UK. She has extensive experience (over 18 years) as accounting, finance and management educator. Dr. Elizabeth has also served as an Assistant Professor at a leading higher education institution in Bahrain, teaching Bachelor and Master level courses in Business and Management. Over the past Years, Dr.Elizabeth has been working as a Academic Instructor, researcher and Advisor. She has been teaching both the undergraduate and graduate students in various curriculum. She was a committee member of Quality Assurance for Academic Standards at her previous university and at RUW .  She has also conducted a one day workshop on "In house training programmes for the faculties of business Dr. Elizabeth  also presented research papers in national and international conferences  in different parts of the world and has published articles in referred journals. 

Dr. Nehal El Naggar
Assistant Professor
College of Business and Law

Telephone: (+973) 1776 4501
Email: nelnaggar@ruw.edu.bh

Dr. Nehal El Naggar received her a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Ain Shams University, Egypt. She completed her MBA majoring in Globalization and International Business with a thesis titled “A Critical Appraisal of the UN eGovernment Readiness Report, A Case Study on Egypt” from Maastricht School of Management (MSM), The Netherlands. She holds a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration in Human Resources Management with a research titled “Measuring the Employability Gap, The Managers’ Vs. The Employees’ Perspectives” from the Arab Academy for Science and Technology.

Over the past twelve Years, Dr. Nehal has been working as a Researcher, Academic Instructor and Advisor, a Business Consultant and a Management Trainer. She has been teaching both the undergraduate and graduate students in various National and International Universities in Egypt. She has been actively involved in assisting and supervising post graduate students both on the Masters and Doctorate levels in Maastricht School of Management (MSM), the Arab Academy for Science and Technology and The GUC. Dr. Nehal has the passion for research, personal development and empowerment of students. Dr. El Naggar won the Technology in Governments in Africa Award (TIGA) while working with the Egyptian Government as a Business Development Officer at the Ministry of State for Administrative Development (MSAD).

Dr. Nasser Alsaraireh
Assistant Professor
Department of Law - College of Business & Law

Telephone: (+973)1776 4486
Email: nalsaraireh@ruw.edu.bh

Dr. Nasser Alsaraireh is an assistant professor specializing in criminal law. He joined RUW Law School in January 2022. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Law, Master's Degree in Criminal Law, and Bachelor of Laws from Mutah University. He has a long history of teaching criminal law, criminal procedure law, and common law subjects in general at undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as in legal advice to private companies. Member of the Jordanian Bar Association. He presented many international conferences and had many publications in international scientific journals and Arab scientific journals in addition to a monograph.

Dr. Muneera Mohamed Al Khalifa
Assistant Professor
Business and Law.

Dr. Muneera Mohamed Al Khalifa is an Assistant Professor at the College of Business and Law. Dr. Muneera holds a PhD from Brunel University, UK in 2016. She also acquired an MBA with a concentration in International Business from New York Institute of Technology, 2005. Her research interest focuses on Strategic Management, Strategic Alignment and Public Organization’s performance. Dr. Muneera holds a Bachelor of English Literature with minor in Information Technology from the University of Bahrain. Dr. Muneera’s career span since 2005 (Post MBA) as she served in the MOE, fulfilling leadership roles both as the head of quality as well as chair of committees. She also worked in academic fields in higher education institutions. Apart from academia, Dr. Muneera is also highly regarded for her entrepreneurial skills as a management consultant, as she has contributed in some top-level projects, in both corporate and academic world around the globe.

Dr. Fajer Mohamed Danish
Assistant Professor
Business & Law

Dr. Fajer Mohamed Danish is an Assistant Professor at the College of Business and Law, Royal University for Women, Bahrain. She specializes in digital marketing, social media management, e-business, and corporate governance, applying advanced research with innovative teaching methodologies to prepare students for the global economy. Her expertise extends to human resource management, marketing, public relations, and organizational strategy, with a focus on sustainability, leadership, and policy development.

Dr. Danish earned her PhD from Nottingham Trent University, exploring trust management and its impact on organizational performance. She also holds an MSc in Public Relations and a BSc in Human Resource Management and Marketing from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. With a decade of experience in the UK, she brings a global perspective to her role, emphasizing cross-cultural collaboration and inclusivity in higher education.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Danish contributes to studies on digital transformation, organizational trust, and corporate governance, offering insights into marketing, HR, and leadership development. She is active in academic conferences, article publications, and research projects and has significantly influenced policy and governance in higher education through roles at the Arab Open University. Additionally, Dr. Danish has played an active role in education at the University of Bahrain and the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF). Her work focuses on student welfare, research ethics, strategic planning, and quality assurance.

Dr. Danish also engages in public sector initiatives, notably with the Supreme Council for Women in Bahrain, where she has developed strategic programs for women's empowerment. As a consultant and digital marketing expert, she advises businesses on sustainable strategies and competitive marketing solutions, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

At RUW, Dr. Danish continues to inspire students and lead impactful research. She drives policy development, mentorship, and industry collaborations, maintaining Bahrain's leadership in global business, education, and governance. Additionally, she plays a crucial role in advising and supervising master's students with their dissertations, further enhancing her contribution to academic excellence.

Ms. Ghada Arfaoui
Lecturer
College of Business & Law

Telephone: (+973) 17764277
Email: garfaoui@ruw.edu.bh

Ms. Ghada Arfaoui is a Lecturer of Law at the College of Business & Law at the Royal University for Women in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Ms. Ghada holds a master’s degree in Common Law from Université de Carthage, Tunisia and is currently pursuing a PhD at the same University.

Ms. Abeer Ahmed
Lecturer of Law
Business & Law

Ms. Abeer Ahmed is a Lecturer of Law at the College of Business & Law at the Royal University for Women in the Kingdom of Bahrain, specializing in Civil, commercial law, and litigation. Ms. Abeer holds a master’s degree in Private Law from the University of Bahrain and is currently pursuing a PhD in Private Law at the same University. Ans a long experience as a lawyer, legal consultant, and Arbitrator.