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Biz Bahrain
21 hours ago
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
INJAZ Bahrain hosts the 17th Annual Young Entrepreneurs Competition
INJAZ Bahrain proudly concluded its 17th annual Young Entrepreneurs Competition at Crowne Plaza Bahrain, marking a significant milestone in fostering entrepreneurial spirit and innovation among Bahraini youth. Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain, the event showcased the remarkable talents of over 1,000 students from local high schools and universities. This year's competition carries added significance as INJAZ Bahrain celebrates its 20th anniversary—marking two decades of empowering young minds and nurturing the Kingdom's future business leaders. The event featured a diverse array of 20 student companies, with 10 each from high school and university and levels. The students participated in intensive assessments, team-building activities, and inspiration sessions over two days, culminating in a grand Awards Ceremony that recognized outstanding achievements across various categories. This year, the competition also introduced five signature awards to highlight exceptional achievements. These include the 'Excellence in ESG Award' by Bapco Energies, 'Best Booth and Brand Award' by BASREC, 'Rising CEO Award' by bni, 'Best Financial Performance Award' by CrediMax and 'Excellence in Technology Award' by NBB Distinguished individuals served as judges in both the High School Track and the University Track, including representatives from prominent organizations including Ms. Dana Alhaddad from 'Beyon'; Eng. Jassim Darwish from 'GPIC'; Mr. Nezar Habib from 'stc Bahrain' and Al Khaja from 'Investcorp Holdings' in the High School Track; Mr. Abdulaziz Tawfeeqi from 'Infracorp'; Mr. Ali Alaradi from 'BDB'; Mr. Amin Sultan from 'Alba'; and Ms. Marwa Aleskafi from 'Tamkeen' in the University Track. INJAZ Bahrain also hosted signature awards judges; Ms. Buthaina Amin from 'Bapco Energies'; Ms. Narjis Almoosawi from 'BASREC'; Ms. Nada Mohamed from 'CrediMax'; Mr. Amgad Abdelaal from 'NBB' and Ms. Rayan Al Mahmood, Mr. Ammar Al Raees and Mr. Abdulla Al Basteki from 'bni'. The 2025 award winners include: Sadaf from British School of Bahrain won 2025 Innovative Venture Award for the High School Track Netajna from Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance won 2025 Innovative Venture Award for the University Track Nzr3 from Hidd Secondary Girls School won 2025 Global Impact Award for the High School Track Pitrolas from University of Bahrain won 2025 Global Impact Award for the University Track ReKlay from Naseem International School won 2025 Product of the Year for the High School Track Tabog from University of Bahrain won 2025 Product of the Year for the University Track Theemar from Beacon Private School won 2025 Company of the Year for the High School Track Ga6ra from American University of Bahrain won 2025 Company of the Year for the University Track Doobii from Al Falah Schools won Excellence in ESG Award (Presented by Bapco Energies) Sadaf from British School of Bahrain won Best Booth and Brand Award (Presented by BASREC) Tabog from University of Bahrain won Best Financial Performance Award (Presented by CrediMax) Ga6ra from American University of Bahrain won Excellence in Technology Award (Presented by NBB) Hood AlBuerki from Al Falah Schools won Rising CEO Award (Presented by bni) Two major announcements were made during the event: the official launch of the INJAZ Bahrain Company Program Series, a documentary series chronicling the journeys of participating students, and the closing ceremony of the second cycle of Entaliq by NBB, powered by INJAZ Bahrain, where student achievements and learnings were celebrated alongside NBB and INJAZ representatives. The event was generously supported by platinum sponsors Alba and Tamkeen, along with gold sponsor Beyon, and signature sponsors Bapco Energies, BASREC, bni, CrediMax, and NBB, underscoring the commitment of corporate Bahrain in nurturing young entrepreneurial talent. Commenting on the success of this year's competition, Her Highness Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa emphasized, 'INJAZ Bahrain remains dedicated to empowering our youth, providing them with platforms to unleash their creative potential and contribute to a thriving knowledge-based economy. As we celebrate 20 years of inspiring and equipping the next generation, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners, sponsors, volunteers, educators, and staff whose unwavering support has been instrumental in achieving our mission and driving lasting impact across the Kingdom.' The winning teams of the '2025 Company of the Year' awards will represent Bahrain at the regional Young Entrepreneurs competition organized by INJAZ Al Arab in November 2025 that will be held in Egypt, showcasing their achievements on a broader stage.
Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Science
- Daily Tribune
Students Turn Waste Into Innovation
TDT | Manama Palm fronds, fruit peels, glass shards, and even potato skins were transformed into innovative, eco-conscious products this week as more than 1,000 students from across Bahrain redefined sustainability at the 17th edition of INJAZ Bahrain's Young Entrepreneurs Competition. Held in the presence of Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain, the competition brought together school and university teams with bold ideas to solve real-world environmental challenges, using recycled materials as the foundation for their inventions. Among the standout projects was Tabuk, a University of Bahrain initiative that created bricks from recycled plastic and glass. Qatrah, a team from the American University of Bahrain, built a smart water cooler that extracts humidity from the air and turns it into drinking water, using AI-powered sensors to improve performance.
The Citizen
22-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Mokopane teachers gather to kick off Bushveld Teacher Awards
LIMPOPO – Principals and teachers from schools across Mokopane gathered at the RET Centre last Friday to celebrate the official launch of the 2025 Best Bushveld Teacher Awards. The awards form part of the annual Bushveld Education Expo (EduEx), which takes place at the RET Centre in June. These aim to recognise and honour exceptional teachers who go the extra mile and leave a lasting impact on their learners. In 2024, more than 100 teachers from across the Waterberg region were nominated, with Erndina Viljoen from Hoërskool Piet Potgieter crowned as the Best Bushveld Teacher. During the launch, guests were encouraged to motivate their colleagues to get involved and submit nominations. Attending the launch, Malose Seodisha, the principal of Sunrise Superkids Primary School, said: 'I encourage everyone to nominate the best teacher you know and participate in this initiative.' Este Peens from Ortloff's also attended the launch and echoed this sentiment: 'Let's show our teachers just how much we appreciate all they do for us.' Minda Marshall, director of Lectorsa, added: 'This award is not just a celebration of individual achievement, but a tribute to the power of teaching to shape lives and build our communities.' Who to nominate: Anyone can nominate a currently practising teacher, whether you're a learner, a parent, or a fellow teacher. However, only one nomination per person is allowed, and nominations for relatives, partners or spouses will not be accepted. All teachers within the Bushveld region are eligible, whether they teach at public schools, private institutions, or early childhood centres. If they're making a positive impact, they deserve to be recognised. The nominations close on May 30. How to nominate: Follow the Bushveld EduEx Facebook page and click on the nomination link. An exciting addition to this year's Education Expo is the launch of a Young Entrepreneurs Competition, with more details to be shared soon. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
