D. Tawfiq Al -Sibai
The youth category in the Kingdom of Bahrain has always been an essential axis in national development projects, not as merely beneficiaries of plans and initiatives; Rather, active partners in drawing its path and achieving its aspirations. In light of the high royal sponsorship of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, may God protect and preserve him, and the continuous support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, may God protect him, embodies the national vision that puts young people in the forefront of national action priorities, and translates into policies and initiatives that enable them to make the future.
This trend is manifested by the qualitative efforts made by His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King of Humanitarian Acts and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, where he led a series of inspiring initiatives that put Bahraini youth on the real path of empowerment, knowledgeable, leadership and professional. His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Authority for Sports and Chairman of the Bahraini Olympic Committee, also contributed to a pivotal role in supporting the youth and sports movements, in a way that enhances the environment of national creativity, and establishes the foundations of excellence and competition.
The most recent manifestations of this national trend were the inauguration of the Academic Excellence Authority, which came as a strategic platform that embraces the elite of academic and academic minds, with the aim of harnessing its capabilities in the fields of scientific research, innovation and leadership. This body is not only a new initiative, but rather an integrated vision based on the employment of scientific excellence in making a sustainable impact, enhancing the competitiveness of the Kingdom regionally and internationally, and is in harmony with the government’s directives headed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister, to make young people a priority in government policies.
This project coincides with the launch of the “Youth Supporter” initiative by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, an innovative initiative that aims to enhance the institutional empowerment of youth national energies, through a conscious classification of institutions according to clear criteria that include employment, training and participation in decision -making. This step is not only enhancing the partnership between the public and private sectors; Rather, it puts the responsibility of supporting young people in the heart of institutional performance, and elevates the level of societal commitment to investing in young Bahraini competencies.
As for the city of Youth 2030, it has become a national laboratory in which it refines creativity, built capabilities, and calls it aspirations. The historical royal visit to His Majesty the Great King affirmed God for this city, and the messages of support and appreciation it carried out, the depth of royal interest in youth, and the trust of leadership in their ability to make the difference in the path of the country. This blessed royal sponsorship inspires the youth of Bahrain, establishes in them the spirit of belonging, and affirms that leadership is not satisfied with developing policies, but meets the youth, listens to them, and encourages them to be creative and give.
It is not a coincidence that successes in this city are continuing, as it hosts more than 5,500 diverse training opportunities, and covers multiple areas of media, technology to sports, leadership and entrepreneurship. It is an integrated experience that contributes to creating a new generation of qualified leaders who combine skill, knowledge, and deep national affiliation.
The momentum we are witnessing today in the initiatives and programs directed to young people; It is a clear reflection of a state policy that looks at young people as the heart of development and future fuel. It is not measured by the number of initiatives, but by the quality of the impact, the comprehensiveness of vision, and the depth of commitment. The Bahraini youth today, in light of this vision, no longer awaiting opportunities, but rather making it, leading them, and developing them, in a homeland that believes in and invests.
