Minister of Youth Affairs Launches ‘Bake Box by Little Chefs' – A Sweet Taste of Bahraini Innovation
Her Excellency Ms. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, attended the launch event of the platform and product 'Bake Box by Little Chefs', a creative initiative by sisters Jouri, Maria, and Jawaher Jumaa. The product features innovative cake recipes, free from preservatives, and is presented in artistic packaging that reflects a spirit of creativity and excellence in youth entrepreneurship.
The event took place at "Family Markets" in Riffa Views, in the presence of several personalities and individuals interested in supporting youth initiatives. During the event, Her Excellency listened to a presentation from the sisters about the idea and development of the project. They also shared their future aspirations for expansion and growth.
On this occasion, Her Excellency praised the sisters' creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, affirming that the project reflects the confidence of Bahraini youth in their ability to innovate. She added:
'We believe in our youth from an early age and strive to create an encouraging environment that boosts their self-confidence and drives them toward achievement. Empowering them and supporting their entrepreneurial ventures at an early stage is a true investment in the future of the nation.'
Her Excellency also affirmed that the 'Bake Box by Little Chefs' project represents an inspiring model of entrepreneurship among the Kingdom's youth and their ability to turn ideas into competitive products in the local market. She emphasized the Ministry's commitment to supporting all creative youth initiatives to ensure their sustainability and growth.
For their part, Jouri, Maria, and Jawaher Jumaa expressed their heartfelt thanks to Her Excellency the Minister of Youth Affairs for her continuous support and encouragement of youth initiatives, affirming that her presence and participation in the launch event served as a great motivation for them to continue developing and elevating the project in the future.
It is worth noting that the 'Bake Box by Little Chefs' project is a graduate of the 'Biban Juniors' program—an initiative by Mashari' Al-Amal under the Hope Fund. The program aims to develop entrepreneurial skills in children aged 6 to 17 and foster a spirit of innovation and business thinking from an early age.
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