Tourism Minister Fatima bint Jaffer Al Sairafi today held a roundtable discussion with the fellows of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Programme.
During the discussion, Ms Al Sairafi highlighted the importance of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Programme in upskilling young Bahraini professionals working across the public sector to ensure their contributions to the kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Ms Al Sairafi noted the Fellows’ dedication and commitment to refining their leadership skills, which will help enhance their professional potential within a government setting, in line with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the 2022-2026 Tourism Strategy.
Ms Al Sairafi then gave a presentation on the ministry’s role and efforts in meeting the goals of the 2022-2026 Tourism Strategy. A number of major infrastructure projects led by the ministry, including the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, as well as Qalali and Al Ghous coastal developments were also reviewed.
Ms Al Sairafi also briefed the fellows on several programmes and events organised by the ministry in partnership with other agencies, including the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, and the private sector, in promoting the tourism sector regionally and internationally.
For their part, the members of the seventh batch of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Programme expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the minister for her support and encouragement and noted the role of the tourism sector in furthering the kingdom’s national development.
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