Education_BH: Innovation and Excellence celebrates the remarkable innovations implemented in Bahrain’s schools and universities. We learned about these innovations, the process, the challenges, and the lessons learned from some of the leading educational institutions in the Kingdom. Read all about Alia Autism Centre‘s innovation below. Halla by Alia Halla by Alia is Bahrain’s first coffee shop that’s run by young adults with autism, offering hands-on vocational training in baking, customer service, and financial management. This innovative program increases employability and self-confidence while raising public awareness about autism inclusion. Please share a brief background of your innovation. Halla by Alia – First Coffee Shop Run by Young Adults with Autism in Bahrain is an innovation and a first-of-its-kind vocational training model in Bahrain, where young adults on the autism spectrum manage and operate a public café. Through planning & implementation, the program provides training in baking, customer service, money handling, and teamwork, as well as a partnership with local businesses for supplies.  These efforts lead to outcomes such as increased employability, self-confidence, and community inclusion, and the café also raises awareness in the public. Why it fits is that it is a strong example of educational innovation that bridges learning with real-world vocational […]