INJAZ Bahrain, AmCham back golf tournament

Manama, Feb. 18 (BNA): INJAZ Bahrain and AmCham Bahrain announced the details of the upcoming annual golf tournament in a press conference held on Monday. The golf tournament due to be held at the Royal Golf Club on March 22, 2019 will be a one-day event with a choice of morning or afternoon start times. It will be played under a Florida scramble format and will include many side contests & other enjoyable on-course offers. An awards dinner will also be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay to complete the day. The press conference was hosted by Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Executive President of INJAZ Bahrain and Qays Zu’bi, President of AmCham Bahrain’s board of directors. The event sponsors committed to date include: Gold Sponsors - Cox Logistics, Big Texas Barbeque, Great Lakes Dredge & Docks, Silver Sponsors - EK Kanoo. Airline Partner - Gulf Air providing 2 Round Trip Business Class tickets to Europe, Venue Sponsors - Royal Golf Club and Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, Catering Sponsor - CUT by Wolfgang Puck. Funds collected from sponsors and teams taking part in the golf tournament will be donated to INJAZ Bahrain. INJAZ Bahrain is an NGO that educates K-12 students about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy, inspires and prepares youth to succeed in the global economy. INJAZ Bahrain is a member of Junior Achievements Worldwide. As one of the world’s largest youth-serving NGOs, JA Worldwide activates youth for the future of jobs. Through the delivery of cutting-edge, experiential learning in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship, JA Worldwide create pathways for employability and job creation. Each year, this NGO’s network of over 465,000 volunteers serves more than 10 million students in over 100 countries. JA Worldwide, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, is responsible for six regional operating centers: JA Africa; JA Americas; JA Asia Pacific; INJAZ Al-Arab in the Middle East and North Africa; JA Europe; and Junior Achievement USA. These regional centers are at the heart of JA’s global network, working together to facilitate development of innovative programs and practices among its 100+ member countries and drive its global impact on youth employment and entrepreneurship. This year celebrates 100 years of Junior Achievements Worldwide and 14 years of INJAZ Bahrain. Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, President of INJAZ Bahrain said: "This is an exclusive partnership and collaboration with AmCham towards youth development. INJAZ Bahrain brings together education, the business world and communities to insure we equip young minds with the skills they need to be the workforce we want". During the afternoon session, and at particular locations during the tournament, current and previous teams in INJAZ’s The Company program will be talking to the players about their products and companies. This will prepare the current students for their competition taking place in April this year and at the same time offer the opportunity for previous students to showcase their products. Qays Zu’bi, President of AmCham Bahrain Board of Directors commented that AmCham decided to make this year’s golf tournament with a community contribution. He added: "It is an honor for AmCham to join hands with INJAZ Bahrain for the purpose of supporting this commendable NGO in its various programs that educate the future generation of Bahrain. We look forward to the event and to have sponsors and teams be part of this great initiative that is considered a first. We thank HH for her full support of this event and her participation". The awards dinner will also include thanking the sponsors for their contribution to holding the annual golf tournament. Furthermore, there will be testimonials from two of INJAZ Bahrain’s alumni to enlighten attendees on their experience with INJAZ, what they learned and how it influences their lives today.