After two successful seasons, Hope Ventures, the investment arm of Hope Fund, is set to premiere the highly anticipated third season of the entrepreneurship-themed reality show 'Beban' on January 3rd, 2024. The first episode will be broadcast on Bahrain TV, AlRai TV, and the region’s largest video-on-demand platform, 'Shahid.'

Filmed at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), Beban Season 3 features 41 businesses from across the MENA region pitching to a panel of regional investors for equity investment and strategic business opportunities. The show becomes the GCC’s first private-public investment platform, partnering with public and private sectors from the UAE, Oman, KSA, Kuwait, and Bahrain, fostering a borderless flow of investment opportunities.

The 10-episode series will air every Wednesday at 6 PM (GMT+3), showcasing businesses from Bahrain, the UAE, Oman, KSA, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt. Each episode features three private sector investors and His Excellency Aymen bin Tawfiq Almoayed, Chairman of Hope Fund, representing Hope Ventures.

Fajer Saleh Alpachachi, General Manager of Hope Ventures, expressed excitement about the partnership with regional peers and emphasized Beban's role in creating a seamless GCC investment platform. With over 60 entrepreneurs trained in the first two seasons, raising over USD 6 million, Beban Season 3 aims to feature diversified regional deal flow and further contribute to the success of entrepreneurs.

Khaled Mahmood AlRayyes, Manager of Beban, highlighted the show's mission of supporting promising entrepreneurs and addressing ecosystem challenges. Season 3 recognizes sponsors like Gulf Air, Asia Jewellers, Ahlan App, and others for their commitment to empowering regional entrepreneurs.

Hope Ventures extends gratitude to His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for guidance and unwavering support in shaping a robust regional investment ecosystem through Beban.