Bahrain Bourse honours finalists for 2024-2025 TradeQuest programme
Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, celebrated the culmination of the 2024- 2025 TradeQuest programme by recognizing the exceptional achievements of its top finalists at a prestigious awards ceremony. The event was attended by Eman Ahmed Al Doseri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Mrs. Nawal Ibrahim Alkhater, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, Mr. Abdulkarim Ahmed Bucheery, Chairman of Bahrain Bourse, Sh. Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, and various CEOs and senior representatives from sponsoring organizations, alongside Ministry of Education officials.
More than 200 students representing 20 schools and 7 universities, along with 42 investment advisors who guided the students throughout the program, gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the participating teams.
On this occasion, Al Doseri highlighted the commitment of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain to empowering its youth, emphasizing their vital role in driving economic growth. She stressed the need for their active participation across all economic sectors to enable them to contribute to the economic development of the country.'
She said that TradeQuest allows young minds to better understand the dynamic nature of financial markets and stay engaged with both local and regional economic developments that may affect local and regional stock market.
Shaikh Khalifa commented, 'TradeQuest is one of Bahrain Bourse's pillar programs designed to cultivate skills that are highly relevant and necessary for navigating the challenges of tomorrow.'
27 teams
This year's TradeQuest Program featured 27 teams, including 10 private schools, 10 government schools, and 7 universities. The private schools included: Abdulrahman Kanoo International School, Bahrain Bayan School, British School of Bahrain, Al-Hekma International School, Ibn Khuldoon National School, Al Noor International School, Al Raja School, St. Christopher's School, Shaikha Hessa Girls' School, and Al Wisam School.
The government schools included: Ahmed Al Omran Secondary Boys School, Jidhafs Secondary Girls School, Al-Ma'arefa Secondary Girls School, Muharraq Secondary Girls School, Nasser Centre for Science & Technology, Al Noaim Secondary Boys School, Al Noor Secondary Girls School, Saar Secondary Girls School, Al Shurooq Secondary Girls School, and West Riffa Secondary Girls School.
The participating universities included: American University of Bahrain, Bahrain Polytechnic, British University of Bahrain, Royal University for Women, University of Bahrain, University of Strathclyde Bahrain, and University of Technology Bahrain.
TradeQuest is a simulation-based business-education partnership program that provides participating students with a real-life experience of capital market investment. Students learn about the systems and regulations implemented at both Bahrain Bourse and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), analyze and select shares to invest in, and manage a portfolio of shares.
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