A young Bahraini is creating a buzz by turning his passion for beekeeping and producing natural honey into a promising business venture – while also pursuing studies at a public school.
Jassim Mohammed Radhi, a student at Al Naim Secondary School for Boys, credits his school and teachers for helping bridge the gap between his hobby and the academic curriculum, turning what began as a small home project into a fully-fledged entrepreneurial initiative in collaboration with his family.
“I’m truly grateful to my school for its tremendous support,” said Jassim.
“They encouraged me to connect what I love doing, with what I was learning in class – and that made all the difference.”
Jassim’s journey began with a simple interest in beekeeping and producing a modest amount of honey for home use.
But it was his exposure to subjects, including business management, marketing and product development that planted the seed for a more ambitious goal.
“Learning about ways to launch and grow small businesses in a classroom really opened my eyes,” he said.
“I started seeing my hobby in a new light, as something that could become a real business.”
Encouraged by this new perspective, he pitched the idea to his family, who supported him in purchasing five full beehives to increase production.
He then applied what he had learned in school to develop his brand – marketing his honey, designing unique packaging and selling the product directly to customers. Soon he got the sweet taste of success.
Jassim’s first breakthrough came when he participated in the school’s annual ‘Al Naim Commercial Market’, a hands-on school event aimed at stimulating real business environments for students.
“That was the beginning,” he said. “I presented my first product samples there, and the positive feedback pushed me to expand it further. In my second year, I offered multiple honey varieties and gave presentations to my classmates on their health benefits and production methods.”
According to Jassim, the commercial market programme enabled him to ‘connect theory with practice’ and gave him and his peers a platform to sharpen their skills in marketing, sales and customer service.
“Through this initiative, we weren’t just reading about marketing in a textbook, we were doing it for real,” he said.
“We learned how to engage with customers, explain products, and convince them to buy. These are skills I know I’ll use for life.”
His teacher Ali Maki Jassim played a key role in guiding students through their projects and encouraging them to think out of the box.
“By embedding practical business skills in the curriculum and supporting initiatives like the school market, educators are equipping students like Jassim with the tools they need to become the next generation of entrepreneurs in Bahrain,” added the teacher.
“Jassim’s story reflects a wider effort by the Education Ministry to instil a culture of entrepreneurship among students in public schools.
“The goal is to help children connect their talents and interests with future career paths, ultimately boosting their chances of success after graduation.”
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