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Bahrain News Gazette
23-02-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Inaugurates Fourth INJAZ Bahrain Youth Festival
Manama: Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain, inaugurated the fourth edition of the INJAZ Bahrain Youth Festival at Marassi Galleria, attended by Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, and more than 10,000 visitors. The festival featured a marketplace showcasing local products and services developed by young Bahraini entrepreneurs from various schools and universities. According to Bahrain News Agency, the festival, held on February 20-21, commenced with the Company Programme qualifiers, where participating student companies were assessed. On the second day, Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa formally launched the event alongside officials, including Minister of Youth Affairs Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Shaikha Hessa bint Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and INJAZ Bahrain Board Members. More than 800 students participated in the festival, showcasing 73 student-led companies, including 25 from universities and 48 from high schools. Supported by Tamkeen as a strategic partner and hosted by Marassi Galleria, the event underscored Bahrain's entrepreneurial spirit. A panel of judges assessed the student companies on the opening day, nominating the top teams for INJAZ Bahrain's National Competition in April. The judges included Buthaina Amin (Bapco Refining), Latifa Mutaywea (Brinc), Sara Adel (Tamkeen), and Yasser Abdulaziz for the secondary school category, while Eyad Ebrahim (National Bank of Bahrain), Faten Mattar (Mattar Jewellers), Manaf Al Muhandis (Al Salam Bank), and Safa Sharif (WSI Consulting) evaluated university teams. The first day featured a traditional Liwa performance, followed by student evaluations, an oud recital by Mansoor Faisal, and a performance by Abyooki and the Kushari band. The second day included a qanoon performance, stage activities, and concluded with a musical performance by the Mohammed Bin Faris Band. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa described the festival as a celebration of youth creativity and entrepreneurship, reinforcing INJAZ Bahrain's 20-year commitment to empowering young minds. She expressed appreciation for Tamkeen's strategic partnership and Marassi Galleria's support in providing a platform for young entrepreneurs. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, commended INJAZ Bahrain for fostering youth innovation and entrepreneurship, aligning with Bahrain's vision to empower future leaders. She highlighted INJAZ Bahrain's efforts in equipping young people with essential skills and high-quality programmes that prepare them for active participation in national development. Since its establishment in 2005 as part of Junior Achievement Worldwide, INJAZ Bahrain has equipped young people with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the global economy. Guided by its core values of youth potential, hands-on learning, integrity, and collaboration, the organisation, under the leadership of Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, has impacted more than 680,000 students over 18 years, supported by over 11,000 volunteers, 290 schools, and 15 universities.
Daily Tribune
23-02-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
INJAZ Bahrain Youth Festival Inaugurated by Her Highness Shaikha Hessa
Email : Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain, officially inaugurated the fourth edition of the INJAZ Bahrain Youth Festival on Friday at Marassi Galleria. The event, attended by Her Excellency Rawan bint Najib Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, drew a crowd of over 10,000 visitors. The festival featured a vibrant market where young Bahraini entrepreneurs from various schools and universities showcased their innovative local products and services.
Biz Bahrain
10-02-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Raeedat W.L.L Company and Injaz Bahrain Sign Memorandum of Understanding
In a strategic move reflecting a commitment to development and empowerment, Raeedat Company W.L.L and Injaz Bahrain have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing digital transformation and supporting the youth and women in Bahrain. This initiative is part of a fruitful collaboration between the two entities, seeking to enable youth and women to leverage innovative opportunities and diverse services offered by the digital platform 'Raeedat,' thereby enhancing their capabilities and helping them achieve their ambitions in a rapidly changing world. The memorandum includes several key components, notably the establishment of a collaborative framework that allows Injaz Bahrain to benefit from the services provided by the 'Raeedat' platform to showcase their business projects and enhance their entrepreneurial skills. Additionally, the agreement includes the allocation of a dedicated virtual space for Injaz Bahrain on the 'Raeedat' platform to display meaningful content that contributes to skill development. A statement from H.H. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain: This memorandum comes as part of the ongoing efforts by both Raeedat and Injaz Bahrain to promote innovation and support the local economy. The initiative aims to provide an optimal educational environment that enables youth to develop their skills and achieve their aspirations, effectively contributing to enhancing their capabilities for success in a dynamic business world. Through this partnership, both entities aim to pave the way for the new generation to overcome challenges and achieve their goals with confidence and determination. On this occasion, the CEO of Raeedat, Obaidly Al-Obaidly, expressed his pride in this significant achievement, stating: 'We are proud to collaborate with Injaz Bahrain, and we believe that this partnership will open new horizons for youth and women of all ages and backgrounds in the Kingdom of Bahrain, reflecting our commitment to developing local skills and enhancing community capabilities.'
