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The Art of Success – Nawal Al-Sabbagh – Bahraini Views

mahmood — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:13:01 +0000

Not hailing from a traditional trading family and even losing everything didn’t stop Nawal Al-Sabbagh from re-establishing herself in business, and ultimately winning the prestigious Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum’s top prize against a venerable list of some 120 Middle Eastern entrepreneurs. The secret of her success? Being passionate about what she does and employing [...]

Pragmatic Creativity – Nawaf Saeed

mahmood — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:48:24 +0000

Nawaf is an atypical Bahraini. He poured his passions while still studying IT in the University of Bahrain into the creation of an ingenious electronic tracking device without the use of GPS, and no, it’s not RFID. This idea wasn’t only the seed for his business – Synectics IT – but had also allowed him [...]

Preserving Culinary Traditions – Jehad Al-Sherawi – Bahraini Views

mahmood — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:09:49 +0000

Imagine starting a business with just BD20 (US$53) and after a few short years the company you started ranks number 1 in the country, and your products are sought after in the whole region and have become the prizes that people take with them wherever they go… even to Maine in the USA!

Seizing Opportunities – Mohammed Fakhrawi – Bahraini Views

mahmood — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:39:28 +0000

Selling the first company he created in the States for over a US$1 million at the age of 26, and that when he was preparing for his Masters should enough of an achievement for anyone. Not Mohammed! That was just the start of his many successful businesses…

Planning for Success – Jaleel Sharaf – Bahraini Views

mahmood — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:53:36 +0000

Starting from humble beginnings with a small office in the Bahrain Business Incubation Centre after suddenly finding himself out of a job, Sayed Jaleel Sharaf created one of the most successful ICT groups in Bahrain. His crowning achievement was winning the highly prized Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoom’s top prize for a Middle Eastern innovative [...]

Pursuing Dreams – Ammar Al-Aradi – Bahraini Views

mahmood — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:52:58 +0000

Everyone scoffed at the idea of establishing an electronic magazine in Bahrain, let alone for the thought of it being successful. Ammar thought otherwise. Quiting from a secure job with a good income, he pursued his true dream of doing something creative with his life, rather than be behind a desk. His creation, HalaBahrain, after [...]

Clear Vision – Abbas Mahdi Hassan – Bahraini Views

mahmood — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:56:04 +0000

Abbas Mahdi Hassan was one of the first benefactors of the EDB’s program to help SMEs with the provision of industry consultancy. His company was one of the first 10 selected in 2006 to receive subsidized consultancy, and the effect of him receiving this consultancy was a key factor in his transformation and accelerated growth. [...]

Triumph Over Difficulties – Tariq Khalaf – Bahraini Views

mahmood — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:50:08 +0000

Tariq exemplifies the determined and courageous Bahraini spirit. After expanding a successful business, overheads and market conditions conspired to present a big loss to Tariq. He recognised a desperate situation; hence, closed down the ailing business and from its ashes he was able to reestablish his success and paid off all of his dues. Tariq’s [...]

Forging Ahead – Sayed Fadhel Shubbar – Bahraini Views

mahmood — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:47:34 +0000

Not being able to finish his formal education due to mitigating circumstances didn’t stop Sayed Fadhel from working at various low-level jobs with pride, learning from the experiences and recognising opportunities and taking them. Starting from the humble beginnings of gutting fish and working as a labourer in the Manama Central Market to eek a [...]

It’s Time to Act! – Khawla Al-Muhannadi – Bahraini Views

mahmood — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:44:34 +0000

With the UN’s rallying call of “It’s Time to Act” to do something to save our environment, Khawla heard that message and took it to heart. Not long after that, she started the internationally renowned “Environment Friends Society” in Bahrain through which she expounded her love for the environment, and through her passion convinced many [...]