A true Bahraini hero, Abu-Amin sought ways to overcome challenges while many youth merely complain of unemployment and poverty

An ambitious Bahraini man who was sacked from his job almost two years ago, successfully transformed the devastating situation of being unemployed into a positive one by launching his personal project and employing other jobless Bahrainis from his area.

Sayed-Amin Hashim, aka Abu-Amin, told Tribune that he was working as a customs clearance agent for a private company for a couple of years.

He had developed his hobby for detailing and cleaning cars since a young age. Apart from his job as a clearance agent, he washed and polished cars of relatives, friends and neighbours near his house in Marquban village in the heart of Sitra, charging them trifle amounts so he could cope with his increasing living expenses.

However, the man informed that his previous boss wasn’t happy with his car washing activities and eventually fired him, unknowingly becoming the motive for Abu-Amin to expand his work and attract more customers from Bahrain and fellow GCC countries.

Tribune contacted the area MP Shaikh Majeed Al Asfoor, who promised to spare no effort to assist the ambitious Bahraini youth. A meeting was arranged between Abu-Amin and the MP to discuss his requirements and requests.

MP Al Asfoor told Tribune: “We will hear from them and convey their message to the concerned authorities to help them establish their project. We stand with all Bahraini youth and work hard to meet their aspirations. This projects is unique as it targets the unemployed Bahraini youth, who find an interest in taking care of cars. The youth need our support. They are the backbone when it comes to taking the Kingdom’s economy forward.”