Manama, The Capital Governorate announced the launch of the Ninth Edition of Manama Entrepreneurship Week (MEW), in cooperation with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and more than 20 institutes. MEW 2024 will be held from April 21-25, under the theme "Smart Cities and Entrepreneurship." Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, said that the event aims to provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, and young people to share their expertise and build relations. The governor emphasised that this year's theme focuses on the vital role of entrepreneurs in driving the transformation of cities into smart and sustainable environments by using innovative technologies and concepts, in cooperation with government entities. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman said that the event aims to transform cities into smart ecosystems through technological advancement and innovation by shedding light on entrepreneurs who play a vital role in creating future cities. The MEW 2024 will include v arious seminars and workshops, in partnership with Kuwait Finance House, BMMI, Ebrahim K. Kanoo, and Al Arayedh Group holding, the University of Bahrain (UoB), Bahrain Polytechnic, Hope Ventures, the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Bahrain Businesswomen's Society (BBS) Global Shapers Community "Manama", Global Shapers Community "Budaiya", StartUp Bahrain, and other institutes. Source: Bahrain News Agency