NBB Partners with INJAZ Bahrain to Launch Second Season of Entaliq

TDT | Manama

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The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has partnered with INJAZ Bahrain to launch the second season of the Entaliq with INJAZ programme, an initiative that equips Bahrain’s youth with the aptitude, mentorship, and resources needed to build sustainable businesses and drive economic growth.

Entaliq with INJAZ powered by NBB offers participants a hands-on approach to honing entrepreneurial skills, providing 20 hours of professional mentoring, incubation support, and seed funding to help them develop their ideas into viable ventures. A rigorous selection process will ensure that only the most dedicated teams progress, reinforcing the project’s goal of fostering innovative enterprises with the potential for long-term success.

Her Highness Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain added, “We are thrilled to kick off Season 2 of the Entaliq Programme in partnership with NBB. Exclusively for INJAZ Bahrain Company Program alumni, this initiative encourages youth to embrace entrepreneurship as a tool for economic impact. With valuable guidance, talented youth will be well-positioned to transform their unique ideas into impactful solutions. Through Entaliq, we are developing future leaders who will actively contribute to strengthening Bahrain’s economic landscape in the face of real-world challenges.”

Expressing the Bank’s commitment to the effort, Usman Ahmed, NBB’s Group Chief Executive Officer said, “We are proud to continue supporting the Entaliq Programme as part of our dedication to cultivating ingenuity within our community. This initiative allows young trailblazers to develop sustainable businesses, contributing to both their personal growth and Bahrain’s economic progress. We eagerly anticipate the creative solutions and impactful enterprises that will emerge from these talented participants.”

By powering the second edition of Entaliq, NBB reaffirms its focus on enabling aspiring innovators to ignite their creative spark and help shape a flourishing entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Kingdom.