ROYAL Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) secretary-general Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa recently held a field visit to the foundation’s Youth Academy, being held as part of the 2025 Summer Programme.
The visit, also attended by all of the foundation’s department directors, included tours of training sessions and specialised workshops.
Shaikh Ali joined the students in several activities and engaged with them during their training sessions.

Shaikh Ali interacting with one of the youngsters

Officials during the tour
The academy, which runs until July 31, is part of the RHF’s initiatives aimed at empowering youth and supporting the development of their skills in an encouraging and nurturing educational environment.
The programme aims to develop personal and artistic skills, build self-confidence, enhance social interaction and teach useful handicrafts.
It targets boys and girls aged 10 to 22 and offers a diverse array of creative and skill-based courses, including drawing, handicrafts, cooking, media, decoupage, Arabic calligraphy, financial literacy, makeup, theatre, acrylic pouring, first aid, digital design, crochet, candle making, debate skills, and mind mapping.
These sessions are led by a select group of experienced local and international trainers specialised in their respective fields.