Bahrain Bourse holds graduation ceremony for the first Cohort of the capital markets apprenticeship program graduates

Bahrain Bourse holds graduation ceremony for the first Cohort of the capital markets apprenticeship program graduates

Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a self-regulated multi-asset marketplace, held an awards and graduation ceremony to commemorate the completion of the first edition of the Capital Markets Apprenticeship Program with the attendance of Mr. Abdulkarim Bucheery, Chairman of Bahrain Bourse along with a number of Board Members and BHB’s executive management. The graduation ceremony honored a total of eight interns that have completed the six-month training program. In line with Bahrain Bourse’s strategic goals of enhancing market literacy and investor awareness, the Capital Markets Apprenticeship Program, an on-the-job training program, was launched to equip young Bahraini graduates with practical experience within the capital markets sector. It stems directly from Bahrain Bourse’s firm belief of promoting investor education and instilling financial knowledge among various age groups. Mrs. Narjes Jamal, Chief Operating Officer of Bahrain Bourse, commented on the occasion, “We are delighted at the success of our first Capital Markets Apprenticeship Program, and look forward to future cohorts. We would like to command the graduates on their accomplishments during this intensive six-month training period, and we are confident that these apprentices have expanded and improved their knowledge of the Capital Markets Sector, and have gained valuable and practical insight into the capital market