BisB Launches the Fourth Edition of “Future Leaders Summer Camp” in Collaboration with INJAZ Bahrain

20-July-2025

Strategic Partnership with Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Mastercard, and NAD Group Holdings

The Camp aims to foster financial literacy, industrial awareness, and media skills for young participants

Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), the leading provider of innovative and simplified Islamic digital banking services in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of the fourth edition of its “Future Leaders Summer Camp” in collaboration with INJAZ Bahrain and in strategic partnership with Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Mastercard, and NAD Group Holdings. The camp officially kicks off on Sunday, 20 July 2025, and welcomes the participation of over 100 students aged between 7 and 15 years.

The camp is designed to provide young participants with engaging, hands on learning experiences in financial literacy, industrial fundamentals, and media and content creation, while promoting innovation, leadership, and creativity. The program also includes weekly challenges and incentive based competitions with valuable prizes to inspire and reward participants.

Now in its fourth edition, the camp has expanded to accommodate more students of both genders over three consecutive weeks of fun and education. Participants are divided into two age groups: Primary (7–11 years) and Intermediate (12–15 years). Throughout the three weeks program, students will participate in educational field trips to factories and industrial sites in collaboration with Ministry of Industry and Commerce, engage in interactive media workshops with Ministry of Youth Affairs and the Creators Bay initiative, and take part in weekly challenges in the fields of industry and media. The camp will conclude with a final challenge and an awards ceremony honoring top participants.

This year’s edition stands out with the active involvement of several government entities contributing to unique educational and recreational experiences for the youth. The initiative aligns with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 by equipping future leaders with knowledge and exposure to key non-oil sectors, including industry, commerce, and financial services, which are essential for the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth.

Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain, stated: “We are delighted to renew our fruitful collaboration with BisB through a more impactful and expansive edition of the Future Leaders Summer Camp. With the participation of a larger number of ambitious Bahraini youth, this year’s program offers unique experiences and valuable opportunities to connect with industry and entrepreneurship leaders empowering young talents with the tools to build promising careers and serve their country with excellence.”

His Excellency Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, commented:
“We are pleased to join BisB as a strategic partner in delivering the educational content of the Future Leaders Summer Camp. This meaningful collaboration with one of Bahrain’s leading financial institutions offers students an opportunity to better understand the industrial sector and its vital contribution to the national economy. The initiative aligns with the Kingdom’s vision to empower youth as key drivers of Bahrain’s future economic development.”

Her Excellency Ms. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqee, Minister of Youth Affairs, stated: “The Future Leaders Summer Camp is a vital initiative that nurtures a new generation of leaders in financial management, industry, and media. It provides fertile ground for creativity and innovation across these developmental sectors. We commend BisB for its continued commitment to launching impactful initiatives that guide young Bahrainis toward defining their creative paths and future leadership in national development.”

Ms. Fatema AlAlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), added: “We are proud to launch the fourth edition of the Future Leaders Summer Camp in collaboration with INJAZ Bahrain. This year, we have expanded the scope of the Camp by forging new strategic partnerships with Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Ministry of Youth Affairs, and Mastercard. Through this collaboration, we aim to provide participants with valuable exposure to the fields of business, industry, and media to enhance their financial literacy, industrial awareness, and media skills. The program also sheds light on the contributions of non-oil sectors and their pivotal role in driving Bahrain’s economic growth. This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to social responsibility by supporting educational outcomes and aligning them with the needs of the future, in order to prepare a new generation of promising leaders in finance, business, and industry  all in support of our national economy and the banking sector.”

The majority of the camp’s activities will be hosted at HQ by Hope at Seef Mall, Manama. The first week will focus on industrial education, including factory visits and a manufacturing challenge. The second week will introduce media training and video production workshops, culminating in a media challenge. The final week will feature educational sessions, the concluding challenge, and a closing ceremony.