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Biz Bahrain
21-07-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
'Design Your Future' campaign cnnounces Seef Mall – Seef District as the official venue partner
Design Your Future (DYF) Campaign announced Seef Mall – Seef District as the official venue partner for the 9th edition of the Annual Business Quiz Show Competition, scheduled to launch on August 24, 2025. This announcement coincides with the launch of the second season of the DYF Campaign in April 2025, held in strategic partnership with Mastercard, the Knowledge Partner for this edition. The campaign aims to support and encourage high school graduates, university students, and vocational training participants to take a more proactive and informed approach to designing their future. The 9th Annual Business Quiz Show Competition is one of the key initiatives under the DYF Campaign, aligned with its core objective of developing and showcasing national talent and Bahraini competencies across vital sectors in the Kingdom. As in previous editions, participating companies will engage in a series of challenges designed to test their knowledge and skills in sectors critical to Bahrain's positioning as a leading regional hub for business. This year's competition will span four evenings and will feature university students embedded within corporate teams, offering them hands-on exposure to leadership talent and team collaboration in a highly engaging and competitive environment. The competition will include three sector-focused evenings, with four teams from each sector competing against one another. Participants will be tested on their understanding of the national economy and relevant sectors through dynamic, interactive challenges. The evenings will focus on the following sectors: Banking & Finance, Fintech, Insurance, Industry, and Services. Winners from each sector will advance to the Grand Finale, scheduled for August 28, 2025. Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Ahmed Yusuf, CEO of Seef Properties, stated: 'We are proud to renew our partnership with the Annual Business Quiz Show Competition and support this impactful initiative that continues to elevate Bahrain's competitive business environment. Seef Mall – Seef District is pleased to host this important event, reinforcing our commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders and supporting their journey toward a successful future. We look forward to welcoming participants, professionals, and visitors from across the business community.' Ms. Zahraa Taher, Chairperson of the DYF Advisory Committee, added: 'We are delighted to renew our partnership with Seef Mall – Seef District for this year's edition of the Business Sector Competition. This platform provides university students with a unique opportunity to engage with top Bahraini professionals in a dynamic and real-world setting. We anticipate another exciting season filled with enriching challenges that highlight local talent and create a space for youth excellence to shine.' The DYF Campaign is supported academically by Knowledge Partner Mastercard, along with the backing of Advisory Committee members from the Higher Education Council, INJAZ Bahrain, Tamkeen, Lamea, and certified trainers in career coaching and skills development. This collaborative support enhances the overall impact of the campaign, guiding participants toward future career paths that match their ambitions and meet labor market demands.
Daily Tribune
20-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Seef Mall to Host Bahrain's Next Generation Business Showdown
TDT | Manama • Quiz show opens August 24 • Students to join company teams • Sector champions face off later Seef Mall will become the stage for a high-energy youth-business competition next month, as the 9th Annual Business Quiz Show returns under the 'Design Your Future' campaign. The event, scheduled to launch on August 24th, will bring together university students and corporate teams in a sector-driven knowledge contest open to the public. The announcement confirms the renewal of Seef Properties' partnership with the campaign, which began its second season in April. With Mastercard as the Knowledge Partner, the DYF initiative continues to encourage young Bahrainis to shape their career paths through real-world engagement. Real-world exposure The competition will unfold across four evenings, with a Grand Finale planned for August 28th. Students will be embedded within company teams, offering them first-hand exposure to leadership, collaboration, and sector-specific challenges. Three themed evenings will focus on Bahrain's economic priorities, including Banking & Finance, Fintech, Insurance, Industry, and Services. Each sector will see four teams competing in fast-paced challenges that test applied knowledge and problem-solving under pressure. Though it began behind closed doors, the Business Quiz Show is now staged publicly in Bahrain's busiest mall, drawing crowds and corporate leaders to witness young talent in action. 'Seef Mall, Seef District, is pleased to host this important event, reinforcing our commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders,' said Ahmed Yusuf, CEO of Seef Properties. 'We look forward to welcoming participants, professionals, and visitors from across the business community.' Public, practical, purposeful Organisers say the quiz show is designed to serve as more than just a contest. It is also a career readiness platform that connects students with experienced professionals and sector leaders in a competitive but supportive environment. 'This platform provides university students with a unique opportunity to engage with top Bahraini professionals in a real-world setting,' said Zahraa Taher, Chairperson of the DYF Advisory Committee. 'We anticipate another exciting season that will highlight youth excellence.' DYF is backed by the Higher Education Council, INJAZ Bahrain, Tamkeen, Lamea, and certified career coaches. Their combined input helps align the competition with the Kingdom's workforce needs and national talent development goals. Final showdown Winners from each sector round will qualify for the Grand Finale, which will close out the contest on August 28th. Organisers expect strong public turnout and participation, as the mall location opens the event to wider community engagement. The full list of participating companies has yet to be revealed, but organisers say the event will continue to spotlight Bahraini talent and elevate youth potential on a national stage.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Dyf and Truth may fight out the finish of the Maharaja's Gold Cup
Dyf and Truth may fight out the finish of the Maharaja's Gold Cup (2,200m), the feature event of the races to be held here on Sunday (July 6). False rails (width about 5m from 1,600m to the winning post) will be in position. 1. R.R. BYRAMJI MEMORIAL MILLION (Div. II), (1,200m), maiden 3-y-o only, (Terms), 2.00 p.m.: 1. Hidden Dreams (4) M. Rajesh K 56, 2. Jersey Garden (8) C. Umesh 56, 3. Midnight Blue (9) A.A. Vikrant 56, 4. Mai Tai (2) Trevor 54.5, 5. My Honey (7) L.A. Rozario 54.5, 6. The Make Sure (3) Antony 54.5, 7. Victoria Bella (1) J. Chinoy 54.5, 8. War Enyo (6) P. Sai Kumar 54.5 and 9. White Secret (5) A. Ramu 54.5. 1. MAI TAI, 2. THE MAKE SURE, 3. MY HONEY 2. COMMANCHE PLATE (1,200m), rated 00 to 25, 5-y-o & over, 2.30: 1. Tripple V (1) Srinath 62, 2. Flamingo Dream (3) N. Darshan 60.5, 3. N R I Millennium (6) Antony 59.5, 4. Striking Eyes (7) G. Vivek 58.5, 5. Loving Pearl (5) R. Pradeep 57.5, 6. Empress Bella (8) C. Umesh 56.5, 7. Bourbon Bay (2) Koshi K 54, 8. Burning Arrow (4) Angad 54 and 9. Double Scotch (9) Arjun 54. 1. STRIKING EYES, 2. TRIPPLE V, 3. LOVING PEARL 3. R.R. BYRAMJI MEMORIAL MILLION (Div. I), (1,200m), maiden 3-y-o only, (Terms), 3.00 pm: 1. Lots Of Luck (3) Antony 56, 2. Republican Star (5) Vishal Bunde 56, 3. Divine Secret (9) Sandesh 54.5, 4. Flight Of Fancy (1) G. Vivek 54.5, 5. Gold Bar (7) A. Prakash 54.5, 6. Gusto's Baby (6) Likith Appu 54.5, 7. Romping Home (2) Yash 54.5, 8. Supernal (4) Akshay K 54. and 9. Zephyrine (8) Arvind K 54.5. 1. FLIGHT OF FANCY, 2. ROMPING HOME, 3. SUPERNAL 4. A.M.C. GOWDA MEMORIAL TROPHY (1,200m), rated 40 to 65, 4-y-o & over, 3.30: 1. Excellent Lass (5) Yash 60, 2. Densetsu (2) Trevor 59, 3. Connecting Dots (6) G. Vivek 58.5, 4. Straordinario (8) Mustakim Alam 57, 5. Corinthian (9) Shreyas S 56.5, 6. Baashha (7) J. Chnoy 55.5, 7. Run For The Sun (4) Antony 55.5, 8. Darrion (10) Sai Kiran 54, 9. Crimson Flame (1) Koshi K 53.5 and 10. Indian Jack (3) Hasib Alam 53. 1. DENSETSU, 2. EXCELLENT LASS, 3. CONNECTING DOTS 5. MAHARAJA'S GOLD CUP (2,200m), 4-y-o & over, (Terms), 4.00: 1. DYF (8) Trevor 60, 2. Ramiel (7) Sandesh 58.5, 3. Arkadian (3) G. Vivek 57.5, 4. Casteel (5) Suraj 57.5, 5. Mandarino (11) A. Prakash 57.5, 6. Truth (2) Antony 55.5, 7. Shubankar (1) Sai Kiran 53.5, 8. Queen Of Kings (13) A.S. Peter 53, 9. Exuma (14) N.S. Parmar 52.5, 10. Mescalito (6) J. Chinoy 51.5, 11. Nomitsi (12) C. Umesh 51.5, 12. Odysseus (10) P. Sai Kumar 51.5, 13. Positano (4) Akshay K 51.5 and 14. Freedom Touch (9) S. Shareef 50. 1. DYF, 2. TRUTH, 3. RAMIEL 6. LAGARDE PLATE (1,200m), rated 60 to 85, 4.30: 1. Minecraft (12) P. Sai Kumar 62.5, 2. Never Give In (11) Aleemuddin 62, 3. Pluto (4) Yash 60.5, 4. English Bay (2) Laxman S 57.5, 5. Jersey King (3) C. Umesh 57.5, 6. Knotty Patton (8) Srinath 57.5, 7. Metzinger (1) Pavan 57, 8. Art Collector (10) Trevor 56, 9. Del Aviz (9) Akshay K 55.5, 10. Mazal Tov (6) Antony 55.5, 11. N R I Ace (7) Sandesh 55.5 and 12. Auspicious Queen (5) M. Rajesh K 54. 1. ART COLLECTOR, 2. PLUTO, 3. NEVER GIVE IN 7. SOUTHERN EMPIRE PLATE (1,400m), rated 20 to 45, 6-y-o & over, 5.00: 1. Fortunatus (6) Arjun 61, 2. Wellington (4) Arvind K 61, 3. The Golden Dream (5) R. Pradeep 59, 4. Spirit Dancer (7) Bhawani S 57.5, 5. War Trail (1) Shivam 57, 6. Peridot (2) L.A. Rozario 55, 7. El Alamein (8) G. Vivek 53 and 8. Turkoman (3) A. Ramu 52.5. 1. THE GOLDEN DREAM, 2. EL ALAMEIN, 3. WELLINGTON Day's best: FLIGHT OF FANCY Double: MAI TAI - THE GOLDEN DREAM Jkt: 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7; Tr (i): 2, 3 and 4; (ii): 5, 6 and 7.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Beauty influencer Tamanna Roashan parts ways with husband Khushal Aqmal after 15 years of marriage: 'We transitioned ...'
Tamanna Roashan , the celebrated face behind Dress Your Face (DYF) Beauty, is far more than just a beauty mogul. As a skilled Los Angeles-based makeup artist (MUA), internationally renowned beauty educator, and digital creator, she has carved a distinct space in the hearts of millions. With over 2.8 million followers on Instagram, Tamanna is known for being authentic, vulnerable, and candid about her life's highs and lows. Whether celebrating joyful moments with her family or opening up about the more painful chapters, she's never shied away from sharing her truth. On May 23, 2025, Tamanna revealed one of the most intimate decisions of her life—her separation from her husband of 15 years, Khushal Aqmal. In a moving Instagram post, Tamanna shared a heartfelt note explaining their decision to part ways. 'Khushal and I have mutually and lovingly decided to part ways as husband and wife,' she wrote. Her message reflected maturity, compassion, and deep thought. She described how their relationship had gradually shifted over the past few years and how, for nearly a year, they had lived separately, no longer as romantic partners but solely as devoted co-parents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thanh Hoa: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo The decision, she noted, was not sudden or reactionary. 'Khushal and I have mutually and lovingly decided to part ways as husband and wife. This decision has been in motion for a long time now. We've spent the past several years having open, heartfelt conversations, working through logistics, and trying our best to make the right decision through prayer and patience - not just for ourselves, but most importantly, for our children. For almost a year now, we've consciously transitioned into living as co-parents and no longer as romantic partners," she wrote. Agencies Tamanna also shared that the wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year had delayed the formalization of their divorce, but even amid the chaos, they managed to prioritize their kids. She noted that their children had adjusted to the changes with remarkable grace and strength. 'Our children are thriving,' she said with evident pride. 'They have adapted beautifully to our new routine.' With raw honesty, Tamanna revealed that she's finally ready to turn the page. She expressed how this phase has been a journey of rediscovery and healing. 'I finally feel ready to share this chapter with you—because I am at peace and because I have decided to move on and allow myself the right to feel happiness again,' she wrote. While Khushal continues on a path of spiritual reflection, Tamanna is slowly reconnecting with the passions that once brought her joy. In the final part of her note, Tamanna extended heartfelt gratitude to her followers. 'Thank you for your love and understanding,' she wrote. Acknowledging that many fans had grown attached to their love story, she reassured them that this decision came after much deliberation, not on impulse. Who is Tamanna Roashan? Tamanna Roashan is a respected beauty influencer and professional makeup artist of Indian-Afghani descent. In 2021, she collaborated with Anastasia Beverly Hills to launch an eyeshadow palette inspired by her heritage. Through her brand, DYF Beauty , and social media presence, she continues to inspire millions around the globe.
Daily Tribune
02-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Design Your Future Campaign Launches its Second Edition with Mastercard as Knowledge Partner
Design Your Future (DYF) today announced the launch of its second edition with Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, as its Knowledge Partner. A high-level event was held to mark the launch with attendance from the senior representatives from Bahrain's Higher Education Council, senior representatives from both public and private universities, and members of the campaign's Advisory Committee, reflecting the strong national support for this important initiative aimed at contributing to the Kingdom of Bahrain's efforts to accelerate human capital development and educate and build a highly effective and well-trained workforce, one of the many critical goals of its economic Vision 2030. As the Knowledge Partner, Mastercard will contribute to DYF's initiatives by delivering multiple workshops focused on financial literacy, digital payments, career progress, and fintech innovation. These sessions will provide young participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience, enabling them to navigate the evolving financial landscape with confidence. Mastercard's collaboration with DYF aligns with the company's goal of supporting initiatives that help in shaping a more inclusive financial ecosystem. It also reinforces Mastercard's deep commitment to supporting youth empowerment in Bahrain by ensuring they have the financial knowledge to make better informed decisions and improve their overall financial well-being. Adam Jones, Executive Vice President and Division President for West Arabia, Mastercard, said: 'At Mastercard, we believe that knowledge and strategic partnerships are powerful catalysts for creating opportunities and strengthening the financial ecosystem in Bahrain. Together with DYF, we aim to equip Bahraini youth with the financial and digital skills necessary for success in today's in today's rapidly evolving, digitally-driven world.' Zahraa Taher, Chairperson of the DYF Advisory Committee, commented, 'We believe that empowering youth to build strong multifaceted skill set and a strong foundation will enable them to build and enhance their future resilience. Mastercard's role as our Knowledge Partner will bring immense value to DYF's second edition. Their expertise in payment technology and commitment to education will further our efforts to prepare young professionals for their future careers and in particular in fintech and financial services, where Bahrain remains a regional leader. Through this campaign, we aim to inspire students to embrace change, pursue their passions, and equip themselves with the skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We look forward to working together with Mastercard to inspire and empower the next generation.' DYF's second edition will feature a range of exciting programmes and events, including the DYF Business Quiz Show, the DYF Podcast, and a host of high-level workshops delivered by expert trainers, featuring discussions on career planning, leadership, and innovation.
