Bahrain Bourse concludes its participation in Youth City 2030

Manama, Bahrain Bourse concluded its participation in the 13th Edition of the Youth City 2030, held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS). Bahrain Bourse also participated in the tour that was held in Youth City with the attendance of Shaikha Deena bint Rashid Al Khalifa, Advisor Planning and Development at the Ministry of Youth Affairs, along with representatives from various entities, where attendees were briefed on the different programmes offered at Youth City. Bahrain Bourse's participation focused on delivering 'Smart Investor' programme sessions to shed light on the importance of fundamental financial literacy knowledge about money management, savings, and financial planning targeting young students aged 9-12. These sessions were followed by various edutainment activities that helped students solidify their understanding of the financial concepts learned. Marwa Faisal AlMaskati, Senior Director of Partnership Development, Sustainability, and Communications at Bahrain Bourse, highlighted the significance of their involvement in Youth City, noting that it reflects their commitment to fostering financial literacy across all age groups in the Kingdom. "We are pleased to have successfully concluded our participation in Youth City, a platform that aligns seamlessly with our overarching goal of empowering the next generation with essential financial skills," she noted. "Bahrain Bourse's involvement in Youth City 2030 complements our own national awareness campaign for elementary school students, the Smart Investor Program, which runs in collaboration with INJAZ Bahrain. This strategic partnership underscores our shared vision of enhancing financial inclusion and equipping the next generation with essential financial knowledge," AlMaskati added. Bahrain Bourse has implemented several awareness programmes to foster financial literacy across differ ent age groups. The Smart Investor Programme, a collaborative effort with INJAZ Bahrain, targets elementary school students, while the TradeQuest programme caters to high school and university students and has been successfully running for 25 years, as well as the Capital Markets Apprenticeship Programme that aims at developing and nurturing Bahraini graduates and their capabilities within the capital markets sector. To further enhance capital market knowledge and expertise, Bahrain Bourse has partnered with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) to establish the Investment Academy. These initiatives provide comprehensive training programs tailored to investors of all levels, from amateurs to professionals, supporting the growth of the local capital market. Source: Bahrain News Agency