CFA Society Bahrain is thrilled to announce that the CFA Research Challenge 2024-2025 officially launched on November 6th, with Al Salam Bank as this year’s subject company! We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Abdulla Almedfaa, AVP - Strategy and Planning from Al Salam Bank for joining us on this exciting journey! This year, the CFA Institute Research Challenge has 6 teams from 5 universities competing, including: •⁠ ⁠University of Bahrain uobedubh •⁠ ⁠⁠Bahrain Polytechnic bahrainpolytechnic •⁠ ⁠⁠American University of Bahrain aubh_bahrain •⁠ ⁠⁠Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance thebibf •⁠ ⁠⁠Ahlia University ahliauniversitybh This global competition offers university students hands-on mentorship and rigorous training in financial analysis and equity investment. Students will dive into an incredible journey of learning, analysing, and teamwork! A special thanks to our industry mentors, whose contributions are invaluable: •⁠ ⁠Tariq Al Jasmi •⁠ ⁠⁠Anand Subramaniam •⁠ ⁠⁠Dana Sahwan •⁠ ⁠⁠Hamad Al-Zeera •⁠ ⁠⁠Hassan Al-Jabal •⁠ ⁠⁠Muhammed Usman Siddiqui We warmly welcome all students, industry mentors, and faculty advisors, looking forward to an inspiring journey together. Wishing everyone a rewarding experience filled with insights, growth, and discovery! Let’s make this an unforgettable challenge! The Opening Ceremony was held at Bahrain Bourse bahrainbourse at the Bahrain Financial Harbor, we continue to appreciate Bahrain Bourse for hosting CFA Institute Research Challenge 2025 events. #ResearchChallenge #EquityResearch #CFAResearchChallenge2025 #cfasocietybahrain

CFA Society Bahrain is thrilled to announce that the CFA Research Challenge 2024-2025 officially launched on November 6th, with Al Salam Bank as this year’s subject company! We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Abdulla Almedfaa, AVP - Strategy and Planning from Al Salam Bank for joining us on this exciting journey! This year, the CFA Institute Research Challenge has 6 teams from 5 universities competing, including: •⁠ ⁠University of Bahrain uobedubh •⁠ ⁠⁠Bahrain Polytechnic bahrainpolytechnic •⁠ ⁠⁠American University of Bahrain aubh_bahrain •⁠ ⁠⁠Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance thebibf •⁠ ⁠⁠Ahlia University ahliauniversitybh This global competition offers university students hands-on mentorship and rigorous training in financial analysis and equity investment. Students will dive into an incredible journey of learning, analysing, and teamwork! A special thanks to our industry mentors, whose contributions are invaluable: •⁠ ⁠Tariq Al Jasmi •⁠ ⁠⁠Anand Subramaniam •⁠ ⁠⁠Dana Sahwan •⁠ ⁠⁠Hamad Al-Zeera •⁠ ⁠⁠Hassan Al-Jabal •⁠ ⁠⁠Muhammed Usman Siddiqui We warmly welcome all students, industry mentors, and faculty advisors, looking forward to an inspiring journey together. Wishing everyone a rewarding experience filled with insights, growth, and discovery! Let’s make this an unforgettable challenge! The Opening Ceremony was held at Bahrain Bourse bahrainbourse at the Bahrain Financial Harbor, we continue to appreciate Bahrain Bourse for hosting CFA Institute Research Challenge 2025 events. #ResearchChallenge #EquityResearch #CFAResearchChallenge2025 #cfasocietybahrain