His Majesty King Hamad’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the closing ceremony of the fifth edition of the national project ‘Lamea’, held under his patronage.
Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) vice president, Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High Committee deputy chairman and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) member Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa; SCYS secretary-general Ayman Almoayyed and Youth Affairs Minister Rawan Tawfiqi were present.
Shaikh Nasser affirmed that the kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty, pursues a strategic approach based on investing in young people, who are the true national wealth and builders of the future, which affirms that nations are not built on resources alone but on national talent capable of turning challenges into opportunities.
He also commended the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in empowering Bahraini youth.
Shaikh Nasser praised the high level demonstrated by the participants, commending their ability to navigate intricate stages and specific challenges designed to test intellect before skill, and commitment before performance, affirming that their achievements reflect a commendable model of Bahraini youth capable of competing and making an impact.
The ceremony began with a speech by Shaikha Dhuwa bint Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, chairwoman of Lamea Association, in which she affirmed that since its launch in 2021, ‘Lamea’ has evolved from an idea into an integrated system for leadership development, noting the rapid growth in the number of applicants, and the expansion of local and international partnerships, which strengthens the programme’s regional and global standing.
In a speech by the participants, Abdulrahman Duaij said that the ‘Lamea’ experience was not limited to skills development, but constituted a genuine shift in mindset, contributing to the development of a mindset capable of facing challenges with confidence and competence.
Shaikh Nasser honoured the strategic partners, Bapco Energies and Kuwait Finance House, alongside the knowledge partner, the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance.
The graduates of the fifth cohort were also honoured, along with the winners, Taqi Abdulla from Bapco Energies and Ahmed Mubarak from the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait), after they successfully completed a series of specific challenges.
The national ‘Lamea’ project is an advanced model for developing young leaders. It is not limited to the transfer of knowledge, but focuses on character building, testing readiness, and enhancing decision-making ability in real-world environments, based on the clear philosophy that true leaders are not made in classrooms, but in real-life situations.
The fifth edition of ‘Lamea’ saw exceptional demand, with more than 1,000 applicants, and an acceptance rate of just under two per cent, reflecting the high level of competition.
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