20+ regional and global speakers, 10+ employers, exclusive line up of one-on-one mentorship sessions, and strategic workshops

CFA Career Day 2019 under the patronage of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development welcomed more than 300 attendees for its 2nd Edition. The largest career event was held in strategic partnership with the Supreme Council of Women, INJAZ Bahrain, LinkedIn and the International Coach Federation (Bahrain Chapter). The event hosted more than 20 regional and global speakers, 15 employers, and an exclusive line up of one-on- one mentorship sessions, and strategic workshops.

The event kicked off with an opening speech and welcome note by CFA Society Bahrain President Mr. Mahmoud Nawar, saying “The second edition of our Career Day welcomed graduates and students that were keen to enhance their career prospects, strengthen their skills and connect with potential employers. Our career event combines multiple verticals which includes gaining insight from regional speakers and seasoned entrepreneurs, one- on-one mentorship sessions and access to workshops from experts in different sectors.

Our aim for this platform is to provide concrete opportunities, broaden their scope through our rich network, and gain skills that are required for the disruptive future”.

Main global speakers of the event included Eric Sim – Entrepreneur, Bobby Henebry Entrepreneur and a Specialist in Blockchain & Wealth Management, and Malek Osseiran – Head of Gulf LTS, LinkedIn.

The event had two panels featuring regional and well-renowned Bahraini business owners. “Women Participation” featuring Lamyse Ammer – Enterprise Territory Director at LinkedIn, Dr. Dunya Ahmed – Strategic Planning & Development Advisor at the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), Hala Sulaiman – Founder & Managing Director at Beyond Borders Consultancy, and Noorhan AlZann – Director at CFA Society Bahrain & Qodwa Chairwoman. The Second Panel “Hustling” featured Manal Fakhrawi – Athlete & Radio Presenter; Imran Aradi Radio, DJ, Entrepreneur Comedian and Compliance Officer, Sebahat Isik – YSM Consultancy WLL,MD; WBAF Senator, and Haya Al Khalifa – Health & Well Being Coach.

The four workshops focused on several trending topics such as tackling disruption, the future of employability, and How to Navigate Through New Work Environments. A total of 16 workshop speakers delivered sessions focused on disruption, social media, innovation, finance and more.

The CFA Society Bahrain Career Day is the largest career event in the Kingdom. Each year, the event hosts regional and global speakers from various industries and sectors. Attendees get the opportunity to broaden their horizons, expand their capabilities through intensive career activities, insightful networking sessions with high calibre attendees and join workshops hosted by key people. The event includes Bahrain’s biggest financial institutions, companies and recruiters all under one roof.

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www.cfasociety.org