Riffa: AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has announced the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) as the official sponsor of both the "Watheq" university preparatory programme, scheduled from July 14 to August 20, and "The Takeoff" career exhibition, which will occur on June 28 at the Foundation's new headquarters in Riffa.
According to Bahrain News Agency, "The Takeoff" exhibition, debuting as a one-day event, will unite local and international universities and feature interactive career stations. These stations will offer students the opportunity to explore various academic and professional disciplines through hands-on and mentoring activities. The exhibition will also incorporate an AI-powered personalized assessment to guide students in selecting university majors that align with their skills, interests, and aspirations, aiding them in making informed decisions about their academic and career paths.
The Takeoff exhibition is being organized in collaboration with several prominent educational institutions in the Kingdom, including the American University of Bahrain, European University, Bahrain University of Technology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain, British University of Bahrain, Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, University of Bahrain, and Ahlia University.
Meanwhile, the "Watheq" programme is designed to equip Bahraini youth with practical skills and competencies essential for their professional and academic advancement. As part of its sponsorship, NBB will also financially support the participation of 120 high school students in The Takeoff exhibition, providing them with direct access to university guidance and career exploration opportunities.
Her Highness Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors at AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation, expressed her gratitude for NBB's continued support of the Watheq programme. She emphasized the sponsorship's vital role in fulfilling MKF's objectives of empowering Bahraini youth through targeted education, career guidance, and skills development initiatives. Her Highness also highlighted MKF's commitment to expanding this partnership to enhance the positive impact of the Foundation's efforts.
Hisham Abu Alfateh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NBB, stated, "We remain dedicated to empowering Bahrain's youth and supporting projects that prepare them academically and professionally. Our collaboration with MKF reflects our shared vision of investing in the potential of promising young Bahrainis. Through our sponsorship of the Watheq programme and The Takeoff exhibition, we reaffirm our belief in the important part that youth play in cultivating a brighter future for the Bahraini job market."