'Design Your Future' Campaign Announces Ninth Edition of the Annual Business Quiz Show and Opens Registration for Companies and Banks
The 'Design Your Future' campaign has announced the launch of the ninth edition of its Annual Business Quiz Show, scheduled to take place on 24 August 2025. This announcement coincides with the beginning of the campaign's second edition, launched in strategic partnership with Mastercard, the official knowledge partner for this edition. The Design Your Future initiative is designed to support high school graduates, university students, and vocational training participants in adopting a structured and proactive approach to career planning and development. The Business Quiz Show forms an integral part of the campaign's broader objective to develop and highlight Bahraini talent across key national economic sectors. Participating companies and institutions will engage in quiz-based challenges designed to assess their industry knowledge and analytical skills in areas critical to Bahrain's positioning as a regional business and innovation hub. Registration is currently open for companies and corporates wishing to participate. This year's edition will take place over five evenings, with university students joining company teams to foster collaboration between emerging talents and business professionals. Each evening will focus on a specific sector, where four teams will compete in knowledge-driven rounds covering topics related to Bahrain's economic landscape and sector-specific developments. The sectors featured in this edition include banking, insurance, industry, and general business. Winners from each sector will advance to the final round, which is scheduled for 28 August 2025. Ms. Zahraa Taher, Chairperson of the Advisory Committee of the 'Design Your Future' campaign, stated: 'The Annual Business Quiz Show offers a unique opportunity for university students to engage with leading professionals from Bahrain's foremost companies. This initiative continues to highlight national competencies and provides a platform for future leaders to demonstrate their potential.'
The second edition of the Design Your Future campaign will feature a range of exciting programmers and events, including the DYF Business Quiz Show, the DYF Podcast, a host of high-level workshops, and the Skills Hunt event, fostering teamwork, skill-building, and professional growth.
The campaign is supported by Mastercard as the knowledge partner, in collaboration with members of the Advisory Committee, including representatives from the Higher Education Council, INJAZ Bahrain, Tamkeen, Lamea Association, and certified professionals in career development and skills training. This collective effort contributes to the overall impact and quality of the campaign, helping participants align their aspirations with the evolving requirements of the labour market.
For more information on how to get involved or support DYF's initiatives, please contact [email protected]
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