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Biz Bahrain
19 hours ago
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation Announces National Bank of Bahrain as Sponsor of 'Watheq' University Preparatory Program and 'The Takeoff' Career Exhibition
AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has announced the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) as the official sponsor of both the 'Watheq' university preparatory program organized from 14th July to 20th August 2025 and 'The Takeoff' career exhibition, which is set to take place on 28th June 2025 at the Foundation's new headquarters in Riffa. Held as a one-day event, 'The Takeoff' exhibition marks its debut this year. It will bring together a group of local and international universities and feature interactive career stations that will allow students to experience various academic and professional disciplines through practical and mentoring activities. The exhibition will also include an AI-powered personalized assessment that will help students explore university majors that align with their skills, interests, and aspirations, enabling them to make well-informed decisions about their academic and career journeys. The Takeoff exhibition is being organized in collaboration with several leading educational institutions in the Kingdom, including the American University of Bahrain, European University, Bahrain University of Technology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Bahrain, British University of Bahrain, Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, University of Bahrain, and Ahlia University. Meanwhile, the 'Watheq' program aims to empower Bahraini youth with practical capabilities and competencies essential to their professional and academic success. As part of its sponsorship, NBB will also financially support the participation of 120 high school students in The Takeoff exhibition, giving them direct access to university guidance and career exploration opportunities. Commenting on the partnership, Her Highness Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors at AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation expressed her appreciation for NBB's continue support of the Watheq program. She commended the sponsorship's crucial role in achieving MKF's goals of equipping Bahraini youth with the capabilities they need to succeed through targeted initiatives focused on education, career guidance, and skills development. Her Highness highlighted MKF's keenness to expand this partnership further and maximize the positive impact of the Foundation's endeavors. Commenting on the sponsorship, Hisham Abu Alfateh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NBB said, 'We remain dedicated to empowering Bahrain's youth and supporting projects that prepare them academically and professionally. Our collaboration with MKF reflects our shared vision of investing in the potential of promising young Bahrainis. Through our sponsorship of the Watheq program and The Takeoff exhibition, we reaffirm our belief in the important part that youth play in cultivating a brighter future for the Bahraini job market.'
Daily Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
NBB sponsors MKF youth education initiatives
AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has announced the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) as the official sponsor of both the 'Watheq' university preparatory program organized from 14th July to 20th August and 'The Takeoff' career exhibition, which is set to take place on 28th June at the Foundation's new headquarters in Riffa. Held as a one-day event, 'The Takeoff' exhibition marks its debut this year. It will bring together a group of local and international universities and feature interactive career stations that will allow students to experience various academic and professional disciplines through practical and mentoring activities. The exhibition will also include an AI-powered personalized assessment that will help students explore university majors that align with their skills, interests, and aspirations, enabling them to make well-informed decisions about their academic and career journeys. The Takeoff exhibition is being organized in collaboration with several leading educational institutions in the Kingdom, including the American University of Bahrain, European University, Bahrain University of Technology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain, British University of Bahrain, Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, University of Bahrain, and Ahlia University. Meanwhile, the 'Watheq' program aims to empower Bahraini youth with practical capabilities and competencies essential to their professional and academic success. As part of its sponsorship, NBB will also financially support the participation of 120 high school students in The Takeoff exhibition, giving them direct access to university guidance and career exploration opportunities. Commenting on the partnership, Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors at AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation expressed her appreciation for NBB's continue support of the Watheq program. She commended the sponsorship's crucial role in achieving MKF's goals of equipping Bahraini youth with the capabilities they need to succeed through targeted initiatives focused on education, career guidance, and skills development. Her Highness highlighted MKF's keenness to expand this partnership further and maximize the positive impact of the Foundation's endeavors. Commenting on the sponsorship, Hisham Abu Alfateh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NBB said, 'We remain dedicated to empowering Bahrain's youth and supporting projects that prepare them academically and professionally. Our collaboration with MKF reflects our shared vision of investing in the potential of promising young Bahrainis. Through our sponsorship of the Watheq program and The Takeoff exhibition, we reaffirm our belief in the important part that youth play in cultivating a brighter future for the Bahraini job market.
Biz Bahrain
2 days ago
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Chairs Tamkeen's Q2 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Educational Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), today chaired Tamkeen's Q2 2025 Board of Directors Meeting. The meeting reviewed Tamkeen's achievements during the first half of the year, outlined the strategic priorities for 2025, and provided updates on support extended through its three main packages: Employment Support, Career Development Support, and Enterprise Support. His Highness underscored the importance of investing in Bahraini talent to cultivate a skilled national workforce. This vision is pursued by creating further opportunities for Bahrainis to upskill and enhance their capabilities, empowering them to excel across various sectors, in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the unwavering efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. His Highness highlighted the importance of continuing to implement targeted initiatives that position Bahrainis as the first choice of employment, while equipping them for future-oriented jobs—particularly in fields requiring technical expertise and artificial intelligence. Furthermore, His Highness issued directives to launch programmes that support SMEs in adopting cutting-edge technologies to drive business growth. These efforts align with the previously announced initiative to train 50,000 Bahrainis in artificial intelligence, as outlined in the last Board of Directors meeting. During the meeting, Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of Tamkeen, presented an overview of Tamkeen's accomplishments in the first half of the year. These included support for over 7,700 Bahrainis entering the labour market, more than 9,200 Bahrainis benefiting from training and career development initiatives, and assistance extended to over 3,600 enterprises across various sectors to foster growth, drive digital transformation, and enhance productivity. The Board was also briefed on key upcoming plans aligned with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for the year. These priorities focus on enhancing the competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping them with future-ready skills, driving enterprise growth and digitisation, and strengthening the broader ecosystem surrounding the labour market and private sector.
Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Focus on Upskilling Bahrainis and Supporting SMEs
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Chairs Tamkeen's Q2 Board Meeting His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Educational Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), chaired Tamkeen's second quarterly Board of Directors Meeting for 2025. The meeting reviewed Tamkeen's achievements during the first half of the year and outlined strategic priorities for the remainder of 2025. Updates were also shared on the progress of Tamkeen's core support pillars: Employment Support, Career Development Support, and Enterprise Support. Empowering Bahrainis for a Future-Ready Workforce HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman emphasized the importance of continued investment in Bahraini talent to build a skilled and competitive national workforce. He reaffirmed the commitment to create more opportunities for Bahrainis to develop their skills and thrive in various sectors, in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He stressed the need for targeted initiatives that position Bahrainis as the top choice in the labour market, with a strong focus on preparing them for future jobs, particularly in fields requiring technical expertise and artificial intelligence. Support for SMEs and Technological Transformation In line with national efforts to promote innovation and competitiveness, HH Shaikh Isa issued directives to launch new programmes that enable Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to adopt advanced technologies, drive business growth, and enhance productivity. These directives complement an earlier initiative to train 50,000 Bahrainis in artificial intelligence, announced during the previous board meeting, as part of a broader digital transformation strategy. Over 7,700 Bahrainis Supported in the First Half of 2025 Tamkeen Chief Executive Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez presented a comprehensive report on the fund's progress in the first half of the year. Key highlights included: Strategic Priorities for 2025 The Board also reviewed upcoming initiatives aligned with Tamkeen's overarching goals for 2025. These include: The meeting reaffirmed Tamkeen's commitment to advancing Bahrain's vision for a sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-driven economy.
Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attends the inauguration of Nassiyat Al Elm
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the inauguration of the Nassiyat Al Elm project, held under his patronage at the Bahrain Bayan School. On this occasion, His Highness affirmed the ongoing support extended to the education sector by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the far-sighted directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, underscoring education as a cornerstone of the Kingdom's sustainable development. His Highness emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain places the advancement of the education sector at the forefront of its national priorities, recognising it as the bedrock for a brighter and more prosperous future. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman further highlighted Bahrain's ongoing efforts to empower its citizens and to cultivate an environment that nurtures success and innovation. His Highness commended the vital role of private educational institutions in supporting the Kingdom's educational advancement. In this context, His Highness commended the national workforce in the education sector for their dedication, whose steadfast efforts have enhanced the sector's growth and helped shape generations of Bahrainis who have achieved remarkable national accomplishments across various fields. During the inauguration, His Highness attended a detailed presentation on the project's objectives and toured the accompanying exhibition, which featured a curated collection of documents and photographs chronicling the history of private education in Bahrain and the journey of Bahrain Bayan School. His Highness expressed his admiration for the exhibition, noting its importance in preserving Bahrain's rich educational heritage and passing it on to future generations. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman also commended the efforts of Her Excellency Dr Shaikha May bint Sulaiman Al-Otaibi, Founder and Executive Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Bahrain Bayan School, for her instrumental role in elevating the school's standing within the national education system. His Highness extended his appreciation to Dr Al-Otaibi and all school staff for their dedication to fostering a dynamic and enriching learning environment, wishing them continued success. For her part, HE Dr Shaikha May bint Sulaiman Al-Otaibi expressed her pride in the Nassiyat Al Elm project, affirming its value as a rich educational resource that enables students to explore the school's storied legacy and gain a deeper understanding of its academic journey. HE Al-Otaibi conveyed her sincere appreciation to His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman for his gracious patronage of the event, and thanked the distinguished guests for their attendance. HE Dr Al-Otaibi also expressed heartfelt gratitude to all contributors involved in gathering the archival documents and records, without whom the project would not have fulfilled its objectives. In addition, HE Al-Otaibi extended thanks to the project's sponsors—the National Bank of Bahrain, Al Salam Bank, GFH Financial Group, and Khaleeji Commercial Bank—for their crucial support in bringing the initiative to fruition. The Nassiyat Al Elm project aims to document and preserve the history of private education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with a particular focus on the legacy of Bahrain Bayan School. It seeks to instill a sense of belonging among current and future generations by safeguarding the educational milestones that have defined the school's path. The project stands as a valuable academic and cultural reference, encapsulating the collective memory and legacy of private education in Bahrain. It will be made accessible to the wider public, serving as a significant resource for historical educational research and enriching the Kingdom's national academic landscape. A number of senior officials were also present at the inauguration.
