UNIDO ITPO Bahrain

In the framework of supporting women’s post-conflict programs and achieving SDG 5, the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office in Bahrain, jointly with ITPO Japan and with the support of the Japanese Government, launched a one-year specialised program to support the economic empowerment of Ukrainian women currently residing in Tokyo.

Under the theme “Entrepreneurship Development, Investment and Technology Promotion for Displaced Women and Youth from Ukraine in Japan”, our program is not just about individual empowerment. It is based on the successful Bahrain model - the Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion Program (EDIP Modality)-and is designed to benefit the entire community of displaced people. By leveraging this model, we aim to create a ripple effect that will extend to other conflict-affected regions around the world.

From the 10th to the 14th of June 2024, we successfully conducted the first phase of our program. A team of experts led this phase, a capacity-building program held in Tokyo. These experts included professionals from Japan, four experts from ITPO Bahrain, and two Bahraini entrepreneurs, all of whom brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table.
The program’s second phase calls for rigorous hybrid business counselling interventions over the next six to eight months, as deemed necessary, to support potential entrepreneurs in finalising their business plans.

ITPO Bahrain’s involvement in this program lies in its success in economic empowerment through the EDIP Modality. Still, it also develops the capacities of Japanese experts and acquaints them with the Bahrain Model. This objective involves facilitating interactions between Japanese experts and counsellors at ITPO Bahrain to provide them with a comprehensive understanding of the program’s modality.

Through this support, the experts gained insights into the strategies, processes, and best practices employed in the Bahrain Model, allowing them to adapt these approaches to enhance their capacity to support Japanese entrepreneurs. Thus facilitating stronger business linkages and partnerships between Japanese, Bahraini and Ukrainian entrepreneurs.

Standard Chartered Bahrain (), in partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay, announces the selection of the top 10 female-led startups for the fifth cohort of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech Bahrain Program.

أعلن بنك ستاندرد تشارترد، وبالشراكة مع خليج البحرين للتكنولوجيا المالية، عن اختيار 10 شركات بحرينية ناشئة تقودها نساء للمشاركة في الدفعة الخامسة من برنامج “ستاندرد تشارترد المرأة والتكنولوجيا”، والهادف إلى دعم رائدات الأعمال في البحرين، وتمكينهم من تنمية مشروعاتهم ومجاراة التحول الرقمي الحاصل في عالم الأعمال.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the Investment and Technology Promotion Office in Bahrain (UNIDO-ITPO Bahrain) awarded a number of volunteers in the fifth edition of the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF 2024). 120 volunteers from several universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Kaaf Riyada, The Bahrain Businesswomen's Society (BBS), and the Youth Pioneer Society have participated in the forum. Dr. Hashim Hussein thanked the participants, and awarded the exhibitors and volunteers in the forum.

كرمت منظمة الأمم المتحدة للتنمية الصناعية مكتب ترويج الاستثمار والتكنولوجيا في البحرين (اليونيدو) عدد من المتطوعين في النسخة الخامسة للمنتدى الدولي لريادة الاعمال والاستثمار وقد شارك ١٢٠ من المتطوعين من عدة جامعات في مملكة البحرين، كاف للريادة، وجمعية سيدات الاعمال البحرين، وجمعية الريادة الشبابية. وكرم الدكتور هاشم حسين المشاركين والعارضين والمتطوعين في المنتدى.

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I had the honor of moderating a thought-provoking panel on the ‘World in 2050,’ hosted by the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum in Bahrain.

It was a privilege to welcome distinguished guests, including:

📍 Dr. Ahmed Abu El Gheit, Secretary General of the League of Arab States;

📍Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance & National Economy in Bahrain; and

📍 Mrs. Fatou Haidara, UNIDO Deputy Director General.

We tackled crucial questions like which nations will rule the world by 2050, 👉 whether the dollar will remain dominant, 👉if we can achieve our net-zero goals, 👉how demographic shifts will shape our societies, 👉the far-reaching implications of AI’s rapid evolution, and 👉what the future holds for our region.

It was a compelling discussion, shedding light on the possibilities and challenges that lie ahead.

⭐️It was definitely one of the most enjoyable panels I have moderated

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🔺استقبل وفداً من اتحاد الغرف الأفريقية...
ناس: نؤكد على أهمية تعزيز التعاون التجاري بين أفريقيا والخليج
تبادل الوفود التجارية وعقد اللقاءات التعريفية بهدف الاطلاع على الفرص الاستثمارية الواعدة
‏Upon receiving a delegation from the Union of African Chambers of Commerce….
‏Nass: We stress on the importance of strengthening trade cooperation between Africa and the Gulf
‏Exchanging trade delegations and conducting introductory meetings to explore promising investment opportunities.

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🔺انطلاق فعاليات اليوم الثاني من
“المنتدى العالمي لرواد الأعمال والاستثمار” 2024
The second day of the
2024 World Entrepreneurs and Investment Forum

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خلال مشاركته في المنتدى العالمي لرواد الأعمال والاستثمار ... رئيس “الغرفة”:
- تسريع تحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة من خلال تعزيز الابتكار والنمو الاقتصادي
- تزامن انعقاد المنتدى مع القمة العربية فرصة لتعزيز التنسيق المشترك بين الحكومات والقطاع الخاص
- التنسيق المشترك يدفع بمواصلة تحفير وتطوير بيئة ريادة الأعمال وبناء القدرة التنافسية للاقتصادات

- نجيبي: البحرين تولي اهتماماً كبيراً بتنمية ريادة الأعمال على جميع المستويات وفي كل القطاعات

سونيا جناحي:
نتطلع إلى تعزيز التجارة البينية بين الدول العربية وافريقيا خاصة في مجالات الامن الغذائي

During his participation in the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum …. Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber:

- Accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting innovation and economic growth

- The forum’s timing coinciding with the Arab summit offers a chance to boost collaboration between governments and the private sector.

- Joint coordination drives the continued excavation and development of the entrepreneurship field and the enhancement of competitiveness for economies.

- Bahrain pays great attention the advancement of entrepreneurship across all levels and sectors.

Sonya Janahi: we look forward to fostering bilateral trade between Arab countries and Africa in the fields of food security.

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Day: 1 UNIDO ITPO Heads Meeting in Manama

ITPO Nigeria as represented by its Senior Investment and Technology Promotion Expert, Collins Osagie Omokaro, ACSI, ACS, MBA Omokaro recently joined the ITPO Heads and other experts at the annual UNIDO ITPO Heads meeting happening in Manama, Bahrain 🇧🇭

The annual meeting brings together heads of UNIDO’s Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (ITPOs) from around the world to share best practices, explore new opportunities, and strengthen its networks. The meeting was a great opportunity for ITPO Nigeria to share the highlights of its initiatives in Nigeria, learn from each other’s experiences and challenges, and identify areas where the Network can work together more effectively.

It also highlighted the critical role that ITPOs play in facilitating technology transfer and investment. By providing a platform for governments, businesses, and other stakeholders to connect and collaborate, ITPOs can help to create new opportunities for economic growth and job creation.

Some of the key outcomes from the meeting were the importance of;
• An integrated and strengthened global network of ITPOs, 🤝
• Contributions to the world without hunger initiatives,
• Increased collaborations with the private sectors
• 2024 Global call on FOODTECH Innovation and ISID and
• Identified opportunities for technology transfer and capacity building in key sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Food security amongst others.

UNIDO ITPO Nigeria in collaboration with the ITPO network will continue to play a vital role in promoting sustainable industrial development and achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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🇧🇭 After visiting the University of , our young innovators from and pitched their disruptive ideas for sustainable projects - notably congratulated by MD Haidara - during their participation at by 🇺🇳

The World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum 2024 Wraps Up in a Blaze of Success, Leaving a Trail of Innovation, Connections, and Unforgettable Memories!

Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion (EDIP) Program jointly with University of Trieste, Italy.

6 Innovators from University of Trieste, Italy pitching their business projects.

Madison Cox
Président de la Fondation Jardin Majorelle.

Panel: Women Progression

Panel: Women Progression.

Ms. Antonia Caramba -Coker, President, Business Professional Women, Sierra Leone

Panel: Women Progression.

Ms. Tatiana GVILAVA, Chairman of the RABC, President of All-Russian Public Organization «Women in Business»

Panel: Women Progression.

Mrs. Nesreen Barakat, Chairwoman Amman Chamber of Commerce Businesswomen Committee; CEO Jordan Strategy Forum

Panel: Women Progression.

Mrs. Rim Siam, President of Economic Business Women Council, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce; Board Member International Chamber of Commerce

Panel: Women Progression.

Mrs. Afnan Zayani, Founder MENA Businesswomen Network

Panel: Women Progression.

Moderator Mrs. Reem Badran, and CEO Al Hurra for Management and Business Development Consultancy Company.

Panel Innovation Focus the Future of Startup Creation: AI-Driven Super tools for Instant Innovation.

Panel Innovation Focus the Future of Startup Creation: AI-Driven Super tools for Instant Innovation.

Dr. Hanadi Al-Mubaraki, Founder & CEO Ecosystem Consultants, Kuwait

Panel Innovation Focus the Future of Startup Creation: AI-Driven Super tools for Instant Innovation.

Professor Dr Selvaraj Oyyan Pillay, Chief Executive Officer, UNIMAS Kuala Lumpur Learning Centre @ GIA

Panel Innovation Focus the Future of Startup Creation: AI-Driven Super tools for Instant Innovation.

Mr. Miguel Martin, CEO & Co Founder, TECH4ALL, Nocode AI global expert & investor, Spain

Panel Innovation Focus the Future of Startup Creation: AI-Driven Super tools for Instant Innovation.

Dr. Rajni Aggarwal, President, Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs

Panel Innovation Focus the Future of Startup Creation: AI-Driven Super tools for Instant Innovation.

Mr. Osama Al Khaja, Chairman Spire Technologies and Bahrain Innovation Association

Panel Innovation Focus the Future of Startup Creation: AI-Driven Super tools for Instant Innovation.

Mr. Salvatore Dore, Head of Technology Transfer, University of Trieste, Italy

Panel Innovation Focus the Future of Startup Creation: AI-Driven Super tools for Instant Innovation.

Moderator Mr. Suleiman Barada, President, Lebanon Chapter Global Innovation Institute, Lebanon.

Panel: Disruption and Innovation: Entrepreneurs as Pioneers of the Digital Frontier.

Panel: Disruption and Innovation: Entrepreneurs as Pioneers of the Digital Frontier.

Ms. Meriem Chehih, Founder, Algerian Women Foundation, Algeria