The Bahrain Technology Companies Association (BTech) and WorkSmart Events Management Company concluded the third edition of the “Technical Innovators” initiative during the “GITEX Global 2025” exhibition, which aims to enable students from technical specializations in various universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain to highlight their projects and creative abilities during the exhibition, within the “Global Business Pavilion”, with the support of GFH Financial Group, Inc. CrediMax, BMMI, and Khaleeji Bank. Over the course of the exhibition, the students were able to present their technology projects to a wide international audience of investors and experts, and succeeded in drawing attention to their creative ideas and projects. They also had the opportunity to engage in constructive discussions with global industry experts, and training and guidance sessions at the hands of specialists, which contributed to putting them on the right path. Towards a bright professional future, enhancing their experiences, and connecting them to promising future opportunities in the fields of technology and entrepreneurship. The initiative also resulted in the signing of a number of mentoring and incubation agreements for business models with a number of students, paving the way for the establishment of Bahraini startup projects capable of competing in global markets and attracting investments. On this occasion, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the “BETEC” Association, Mr. Rashid Abdullah Al Sinan, said: “Today, we are proud of the successful conclusion of the initiative and the creativity, ambition and ability to compete that Bahraini youth have shown in the most prestigious international platforms such as the GITEX Global exhibition. The qualitative ideas and projects we have witnessed reflect the advanced position enjoyed by Bahraini talents in receiving high-level education in Bahraini universities and obtaining the support and care necessary to invest in their abilities as a real investment in the future.” The Digital Economy.” Al Sinan extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to all the sponsors and supporters of the “Technical Innovators” initiative, and praised their firm commitment to empowering promising national talents, stressing BTECH’s continued keenness to organize initiatives that open new horizons for young Bahraini innovators and support the Kingdom’s digital transformation process. For his part, the CEO of WorkSmart, Mr. Ahmed Attiya Allah Al-Hujairi: “The initiative has embodied a successful model of concerted national efforts with the aim of enhancing the participation of Bahraini youth and their representation in major international forums related to technology. We believe that enabling students to present their innovations to the world contributes to strengthening the confidence of global investors in national competencies, and opens the way for more technical investments in Bahrain, so that they can be true partners in building a prosperous digital economy.” In addition, he expressed Student Ahmed Awadi expressed his pride and gratitude for being part of this initiative, stressing that it provided him with a valuable opportunity to present his innovative project to international experts, interact with the latest trends in the world of technology, and obtain advanced insights into his areas of interest, which strengthened his confidence in his abilities for creativity and entrepreneurial thinking. It also gave him practical experiences in communicating with investors and entrepreneurs and developing his ideas into applicable models. Expressing his thanks and appreciation to the “BTEK” Association, the “WorkSmart” Company, and the initiative’s sponsors for their support and sponsorship. In turn, the student, Rabab Hassan, said: “My experience at the “GITEX Global 2025” exhibition through the “Technical Innovators” initiative was rich and unprecedented, as it enabled me to learn closely about the latest technologies and communicate with entrepreneurs, experts, and investors from different countries of the world. This participation also sharpened my skills in presentation, communication, and teamwork, and I would like to thank the BTEK Association, WorkSmart, and the sponsors for giving me this valuable opportunity that inspired me to continue developing my project and transforming it into a technical product that serves society and competes globally.”
