THE Youth City 2030 initiative reflects Bahrain’s commitment to supporting and empowering young people, recognising their important role in national development and in shaping the country’s future, Youth Affairs Minister Rawan Tawfiqi said yesterday.
She announced that the 14th edition of Youth City 2030 will begin tomorrow at Exhibition World Bahrain and is organised by the ministry in strategic partnership with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen).
The initiative is in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The minister commended the efforts of the King’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa in launching advanced initiatives and programmes that invest in youth skills and strengthen their contribution to different sectors.
These efforts show his belief in young people’s ability to lead and make a difference, she said.
This year’s edition aims to increase youth participation and provide quality training opportunities to help them develop their skills and prepare for the labour market, giving them the tools to shape their future with confidence.
Ms Tawfiqi highlighted the strong partnership between the ministry and Tamkeen, which has resulted in the development of advanced programmes over the years.
She said this co-operation reflects a shared goal of investing in national talent and empowering youth as a key part of sustainable development.
This year’s edition will feature a major increase in training opportunities, based on a full review of past editions. It will offer 195 specialised training programmes across five main centres: Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, Media and Entertainment and Sports and Health.
A total of 5,500 training opportunities will be provided and 84 youth-led projects will be showcased in a special space where visitors and participants can explore their ideas and innovations.
The minister said that this edition will also feature a major step forward, with Artificial Intelligence technologies included in more than 70 per cent of the training programmes.
Tamkeen chief executive Maha Mofeez praised the government’s strong commitment to supporting Bahraini youth, recognizing them as a key pillar in the kingdom’s development process.
Ms Mofeez noted that the initiative’s continued growth and success over the years are the result of the strong partnership between the ministry and Tamkeen in developing and implementing impactful programmes that contribute to the growth and development of national talent.
She also reaffirmed Tamkeen’s ongoing commitment, under the leadership of Prime Minister’s Court Minister and Tamkeen board of directors chairman Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to designing initiatives and programmes that support both individuals and institutions in line with the evolving needs of Bahraini youth and the requirements of the labour market.
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