Empowering Women in Bahrain: A Discussion on Entrepreneurship

Women entrepreneurs in Bahrain recently participated in a panel discussion to illuminate the opportunities and challenges encountered during their entrepreneurial endeavors. This event, organized by The Supreme Council for Women in partnership with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), formed part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week.

The panel consisted of distinguished Bahraini women entrepreneurs from various sectors, who delved into different aspects of entrepreneurship. Hala Almoayyed, the Chief Executive Officer of Almoayyed Contracting Group, shared her successful experience in the construction sector, where women are typically underrepresented. She was joined by Eman Al-Sabah, founder of Fablemill, who discussed the role of women in filmmaking and the creative sector. Dania Al-Shuwaikh, Co-founder of Daleel, highlighted the opportunities available to women in the rapidly evolving FinTech sector. Aida Al-Mudaifa, Founder of Early Riser, shed light on the significant challenges facing startups in terms of growth and expansion.

This panel discussion constituted an integral part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, an annual commemoration in Bahrain featuring various events aimed at startups and entrepreneurs.

Moreover, this event underscores the ongoing efforts of Tamkeen to empower Bahraini women and enhance their competitiveness in the entrepreneurial landscape. The ‘Riyadat Centre’, renowned for its comprehensive support in services, consultation, and entrepreneurship management, provided exposure to numerous Bahraini women who have made significant strides in their respective fields.

Since its establishment, Tamkeen has supported over 15,000 women-led enterprises and facilitated the launch of entrepreneurial concepts for more than 7,000 women. Furthermore, 407 women have received financial assistance from the Riyadat portfolio, amounting to BD9.44 million ($25.05 million). On the human capital front, over 72,000 women have benefited from various training and employment support initiatives.