| Office: | Minister of Education |
| Native Name: | Arabic: محمد بن جاسم الغتم |
| Termend: | 2002 |
| Termstart: | 2001 |
| Office2: | President of The University of Bahrain |
| Predecessor2: | Ibrahim Jamal al-Hashemi |
| Predecessor1: | Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Fadhil |
| Successor1: | Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi |
| Termend2: | 2001 |
| Termstart2: | 1995 |
| Successor2: | Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi |
| Birth Date: | 5 May 1951 |
| Birth Place: | Muharraq, Bahrain |
| Branch: | Bahrain Defense Force |
| Serviceyears: | 1973 - 1995 |
| Rank: | Brigadier General |
| Office3: | Chairman of Aluminium Bahrain |
| Termend3: | 2006 |
| Termstart3: | 2005 |
| Office4: | Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority |
| Termend4: | 2008 |
| Termstart4: | 2002 |
| Office5: | Chairman of the Bahrain Center for Studies and Research |
| Termend5: | 2010 |
| Termstart5: | 2002 |
Mohammed bin Jasim Alghatam (Arabic: محمد بن جاسم الغتم) is a Bahraini politician, engineer, and army veteran. He has held various significant roles, including President of the University of Bahrain and Minister of Education of Bahrain.
Born in Muharraq in 1951, Alghatam pursued an extensive educational journey. Starting with twelve certificates and diplomas in mechanical and electrical engineering from Gulf Technical College, Derby College of Art and Technology, and the University of London, he went on to acquire a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Nottingham Trent University. His MSc from Loughborough University in the UK delved into the numerical computer analysis of stress, fluid flow, and heat transfer. He further earned a Ph.D. in Computer-Simulated Energy from the same institution. His military education includes a Master of Military Art and Science (MMAS) and a Command and General Staff Diploma, both obtained from the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, USA.
Alghatam's career has spanned various industrial sectors, starting as an Engineer at the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) between 1969-1971, followed by a role as Chief Engineer at Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA) from 1971-1973. He then dedicated over two decades, from 1973 to 1995, as the Director of Technical Affairs at the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). His leadership capabilities were highlighted as he held the position of President at the University of Bahrain from 1995 to 2001[1] and the Minister of Education from 2001-2002. He also played significant roles in Bahrain's industrial and telecommunication sectors, serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors for both Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). Additionally, he chaired the Board of Trustees at the Bahrain Centre for Studies and Research (BCSR) from 2002 to 2010.
Alghatam is a Chartered Engineer with the U.K. Engineering Council since 1985 and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers since 1986. He has also been associated with various boards and committees, such as the Economic Development Board, the Board of Trustees of both Shaikh Isa Cultural Centre and the Arabian Gulf University, and the Supreme Committee for drafting the Bahrain National Charter, among others.
Alghatam has received numerous awards and recognitions. These include seven military decorations and medals, such as the Military Competence Medal, Bahrain Medal, and Kuwait Liberation Medal. His dedication to engineering research was acknowledged with the Crown Prince’s Prize. In recognition of his vast contributions, France conferred upon him the titles of Knight and subsequently Commander of the Legion of Honour.[2] He also holds an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Loughborough University, awarded in 2002.[3]
Alghatam received the Prime Minister’s Award for Muharraq Pioneers. He is the holder of the Order of Military efficiency, the Order of Bahrain, and the Order of the Liberation of Kuwait, the Kuwait Liberation Medal of the Order of Military Service, and the Order of Shaikh Isa bin Salman al Khalifa.[4] He was also given the State Prize for Outstanding National Work.
Alghatam has authored several scholarly articles and books, focusing on development strategies for Bahrain and the Middle East. His publications range from investigations using the finite element method to strategic outlooks on the Kingdom of Bahrain in an international context.
Alghatam is married and has six children.