Manama: Bahrain Bourse (BHB), licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has launched the 27th edition of its flagship TradeQuest Programme, engaging high school and university students for the 2025-2026 academic year. Participating students, along with their school and university advisors, attended the launch event alongside investment advisors who will mentor and guide the teams throughout the programme.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, stated that TradeQuest continues to play a vital role in fostering financial literacy and investment awareness among Bahrain's youth. The programme aims to bridge the gap between education and real-world financial practices, empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to navigate today's dynamic markets with confidence.
TradeQuest is a business-education partnership initiative designed to give students hands-on exposure to investment trading and the dynamics of global financial markets. First introduced in Bahrain in 1997 in collaboration with financial institutions and educational organisations, the programme has since received continuous support from leading banks and financial entities.
Spanning five months and structured into three progressive stages, TradeQuest offers participants a hands-on learning experience in financial market operations. Students gain practical exposure to trading rules and regulations, share analysis, and portfolio management of instruments listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Bahrain Bourse. The top three teams from each category, totalling nine finalist teams, will be awarded cash prizes amounting to BD 30,000.
Throughout the programme's three trading periods, teams are required to present their investment strategies, objectives, and performance results to a panel of judges at the end of each stage.
The 2025-2026 edition of TradeQuest is supported by Strategic Partner: The Labour Fund (Tamkeen); Platinum Sponsor: Khaleeji Bank; Gold Sponsors: Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), Bank ABC, BBK, and SICO BSC (c); Silver Sponsors: Gulf International Bank (GIB) and United Gulf Bank; and Knowledge Partner: Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF).
This year's programme features participation from 20 schools, including 10 private and 10 government institutions, as well as 10 universities across Bahrain. The private schools include Abdulrahman Kanoo International School, American School of Bahrain, Bahrain Bayan School, British School of Bahrain, Al-Hekma International School, Ibn Khuldoon National School, Modern Knowledge Schools, Al Noor International School, Shaikha Hessa Girls' School, and St. Christopher's School.
The participating government schools are Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mohamed Al Khalifa Secondary Boys School, Ghazi Algosaibi Secondary Girls School, Hamad Town Secondary Girls School, Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Secondary Boys School, Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Institute of Technology, Khawla Secondary Girls School, Shaikha Moza bint Hamad Al Khalifa Comprehensive Girls School, Nasser Centre for Science and Technology, Al Noor Secondary Girls School, and Saar Secondary Girls School.
In addition, 10 universities are taking part this year: Ahlia University, American University of Bahrain, Bahrain Polytechnic, BIBF, Euro University of Bahrain, Gulf University, Royal University for Women, University of Bahrain, University of Strathclyde, and University of Technology Bahrain.