Team Campinya wins ‘Mashroo3i’ youth biz awards competition

Manama : Team Campinya won first place in the “Mashroo3i” Youth Business Awards competition, organised by Tamkeen as part of its efforts to prepare the youth for the labour market. The event was held on May 12, 13 at the West Wing of Seef Mall.

One of the 30 finalist teams, Campinya won the award (Advanced Track) for its project on organising summer and spring camps to build and develop personality as well as explore the skills and potential of girls aged between 14 and 19.

The team, mentored by entrepreneur Dina Shbeib and consisting of Reem Al Jamea and Latifa Al Kuwaiti, received a majority vote from judges and the public. 

Think Smart team, mentored by entrepreneur Mohammad Bucheeri and consisting of Fatima Al Sayyed Abduljabbar Al Wadiea, Mariam Abbas Abdulaziz and Hanaa Abdullah Ahmad, won the first place as part of the Juniors Track. 

Uski Studios and QuickShop teams claimed the second and third places, respectively, under the Advanced Track, while 4 in One and I Controller won the second and third places under the Juniors Track. 

“The teams showed unique potential, working relentlessly to develop ideas and models in line with the variables and realities that exist in the Kingdom’s economy. Congratulations to all the winners and to all those who contributed to the success of the competition. Tamkeen will continue to support any Bahraini who wishes to start a project that contributes to the development of the local economy and raises the profile of the Kingdom,” said Tamkeen CEO Dr. Ebrahim Mohammed Janahi.

This year’s contest included additional eight awards that are category-based. The results were as follows: Liganchi team: Best Business Plan of the Year; Flovers: Business Model; Design Your Happiness: Marketing, Sales and Promotion; EcoArt: Most Responsible Business of the Year; Fatima Al Atawi: Charismatic Entrepreneur of the Year; EcoWheelz: Innovation; Learn Up: E-Business of the Year; Basketball_BH: Active Use of Social Media. 

This year, 75 teams took part in the competition, and 30 were shortlisted for the final phase, which included a special exhibition showcasing the business projects of participants. The first three winners will receive support packages from Tamkeen.