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A proposal calling for the introduction of a national leadership training programme aimed at preparing young Bahrainis for current and future leadership roles in both the public and private sectors is set for debate and a vote during Parliament’s session on Tuesday.
The proposal has been submitted by five MPs led by Dr Muneer Suroor.
Parliament’s services committee said the initiative aims to equip young people with the skills, knowledge and practical experience required to assume leadership responsibilities, enhance professional and administrative growth, and build a strong pipeline of national talent.
The panel reviewed the proposal and examined feedback from key stakeholders, including the Youth Affairs Ministry, the Civil Service Commission, Tamkeen and the Bahrain Institute of Public Administration (BIPA).
Committee chairman MP Mamdooh Al Saleh said the proposal reflects a shared national priority.
“Empowering Bahraini youth and investing in their leadership capabilities is a strategic necessity,” he said. “The committee believes this proposal supports sustainable development and ensures the continuity of qualified national leadership across sectors.”
The Youth Affairs Ministry supported the objectives of the proposal, noting that similar goals are already being pursued through programmes such as the ‘Lamea’ national leadership initiative, Youth City, and the ‘Bader’ platform, which collectively provide leadership training and accredited programmes for young Bahrainis.
The commission highlighted that leadership development in the public sector is already embedded in legislation and implemented through the National Programme for Government Leadership Development, which includes five training tracks covering all career levels.
Tamkeen confirmed that its existing training, employment and leadership support programmes already contribute to developing Bahraini talent, particularly in the private sector, through initiatives such as professional certification support, global on-the-job training, leadership employment support and institutional training programmes.
BIPA outlined its long-standing role in delivering leadership programmes since 2009, noting that more than 10,500 government employees have graduated from its schemes, alongside specialised youth programmes such as Lamea, Khibarat and HiPo Youth.
Despite existing initiatives, the services committee stressed that the proposal remains valid due to its focus on integration, co-ordination and long-term strategic planning and recommended its approval by Parliament.
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