Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge 2024
23 Jan 2025
Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge 2024
Zayed University proudly celebrates the exceptional achievement of our finance student team, The Risky Rockets, in the 2024 Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge. Under the expert supervision and guidance of Dr. Ibrahim Bostan (College of Business), the team secured 1st place in the Middle East & Africa and 22nd place globally, competing against 2,453 teams from 396 universities across 46 countries. They achieved an outstanding 43% return in just six weeks with a $1 million USD starting portfolio.
The team members, Ghareesa Lootah, Gharisa Lootah, Aisha Almuhaisni, Fatema Almarzooqi, and Aisha Alawadhi, showcased remarkable strategic thinking, analytical skills, and teamwork. Their success not only highlights the talent and determination of our students but also reflects Dr. Ibrahim’s dedicated mentorship, which was instrumental in shaping the team's performance and approach.
As recognition for their outstanding accomplishment, Bloomberg for Education has awarded a $2,500 charitable donation in the team’s name and granted all Zayed University students a year of free access to Bloomberg.com.
This achievement further reinforces Zayed University’s reputation for excellence in financial education and its commitment to developing globally competitive talent. Congratulations to The Risky Rockets and Dr. Ibrahim Bostan for this incredible success, which exemplifies the university’s mission to empower future leaders in finance and business.