Manama: Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, celebrated the culmination of the 2024-2025 TradeQuest programme by recognising the achievements of its top finalists at a prestigious awards ceremony.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the event was attended by notable figures including Eman Ahmed Al Doseri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce; Nawal Ibrahim Alkhater, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education; Abdulkarim Ahmed Bucheery, Chairman of Bahrain Bourse; Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse; and senior representatives from sponsoring organisations, 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 programme, gathered to celebrate the achievements of the participating teams.
On this occasion, Eman Ahmed Al Doseri highlighted the commitment of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain to empowering its youth, emphasising their role in driving economic growth. She affirmed the need for their active participation across all economic sectors to enable them to contribute to the economic development of the country.
Al Doseri also commended the TradeQuest programme for offering students an opportunity to grasp key financial principles and apply them in real-world trading scenarios. She said that TradeQuest allows young minds to understand the dynamic nature of financial markets and stay engaged with economic developments that may affect local and regional stock markets.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim commented on the success of the TradeQuest programme, noting its role in providing students with hands-on experience that strengthens their financial literacy and analytical skills. He added that TradeQuest bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world scenarios, allowing students to test strategies and understand market dynamics.
Shaikh Khalifa extended his appreciation to Al Doseri for attending the TradeQuest Awards Ceremony and to all sponsors of the programme, whose contributions have been instrumental in its success.
The top achievers in the Private Schools category were: Ibn Khuldoon National School in 1st Place, Al Noor International School in 2nd Place, and British School of Bahrain in 3rd Place. In the Government Schools category: Al Noor Secondary Girls School secured 1st Place, Jidhafs Secondary Girls School 2nd Place, and Al Noaim Secondary Boys School 3rd Place. In the Universities category: The 1st Place winner was American University of Bahrain, followed by University of Bahrain in 2nd Place, and University of Strathclyde Bahrain in 3rd Place.
This year's TradeQuest Programme featured 27 teams, including 10 private schools, 10 government schools, and 7 universities. Bahrain Bourse extends its gratitude to the sponsors of TradeQuest, including Platinum Sponsors: Ahli United Bank, Bank ABC, Khaleeji Bank, National Bank of Bahrain, and Al Salam Bank. Gold Sponsors: Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), Bahrain Islamic Bank, and SICO BSC (c). Silver Sponsors: BBK, Gulf International Bank (GIB), National Bank of Kuwait, and United Gulf Bank. The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) serves as the Knowledge Partner for the program by delivering the program's Dealing Room Sessions.
TradeQuest is a simulation-based business-education partnership program that provides students with a real-life experience of capital market investment, teaching them about the systems and regulations at both Bahrain Bourse and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).