Playbook, the global networking and learning platform for executives, has signed a strategic agreement with the Academic Excellence Association (Tamayouz), a national initiative established under the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports.
The partnership is designed to bridge academia and industry by giving students and professionals access to more than 20,000 minutes of curated learning content, 200 global experts, and tailored memberships aimed at reaching over 150 high-achieving students. Participants will also take part in workshops and exclusive networking opportunities that connect academic achievement with leadership pathways.
Dr. Sh. Hala bint Ali Al Khalifa, Vice Chairman of the Board of the Academic Excellence Association, said: “By joining forces with Playbook, we are not only elevating academic excellence but also equipping students and professionals with the global connections, mentorship, and industry insights they need to thrive. This partnership creates direct pipelines from classrooms to boardrooms, aligned with Bahrain’s Vision 2030 to nurture talent and build a knowledge-driven economy.”
Wafa AlObaidat, Founder and CEO of Playbook, added: “Together with Tamayouz, we are opening doors for top talent. Through mentorship, learning opportunities, and global networking, we’re ensuring that the next generation has the platform to lead — regionally and internationally.”
Looking ahead, Playbook and Tamayouz plan to roll out this model across the GCC, aiming to strengthen talent pipelines, support national strategies, and position Bahrain as a hub for leadership and academic excellence.
About PLAYBOOK
PLAYBOOK is a powerful global networking and mentorship platform for women leaders. With an award-winning leadership team that is fully female-founded, the network has been making waves regionally and internationally with its high-quality production masterclasses, robust community, networking potential, workshops, events, and mentorship programs.
About the Academic Excellence Association (Tamayouz)
The Academic Excellence Association is a national platform established under the directives of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, to serve as an incubator for outstanding and distinguished national minds. It was officially founded by Ministerial Resolution No. (44) of 2024.
The Association brings together a select group of Bahraini talents and academics to foster leadership, innovation, and academic excellence, while contributing to the building of a distinguished knowledge-based community.
