Bahrain Bourse has announced the conclusion of the 2025-2026 TradeQuest Programme, honouring top-performing students from across the kingdom. Ibn Khuldoon National School (private schools), Al Noor Secondary Girls School (government schools), and BIBF (universities) secured first place during the awards ceremony attended by Bahrain Bourse chief executive officer Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Education Ministry officials.
In the private schools category, Al Noor International School finished in second place, while Abdulrahman Kanoo International School took third place.
Among government schools, Shaikh Isa bin Ali Secondary Boys School came in second, and Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mohamed Al Khalifa Secondary Boys School placed third.
In the universities category, University of Technology Bahrain was the runner-up, and Royal University for Women finished in third place.
Congratulating the winners, Shaikh Khalifa said: “We extend our sincere congratulations to this year’s TradeQuest champions. Their outstanding performance reflects the high calibre of talent among our university and high school students. We remain committed to advancing this valuable and impactful programme, equipping our youth with hands-on experience and exposure to investment trading and the dynamics of global financial markets.”
Since its inception in 1997, the business-education initiative has relied on the support of leading local financial institutions and educational partners.
This year’s edition engaged over 225 students mentored by 38 investment advisors.
The programme received support from platinum sponsors Khaleeji Bank and Kuwait Finance House; gold sponsors Alba, Bank ABC, BBK, and SICO; silver sponsors GIB and United Gulf Bank; and knowledge partner BIBF.