The King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance (KHGC) launched the second edition of the King Hamad Leadership in Coexistence Programme, organised in partnership with Faith in Leadership and the 1928 Institute affiliated with the University of Oxford.
Transportation and Telecommunications Minister and KHGC Board of Trustees Chairman Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said that Bahrain has established its position as a leading model in respecting religious and cultural diversity, empowering young people, and strengthening their role in promoting a culture of peace, mutual understanding, and dialogue among civilisations. He noted that this progress is guided by 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, to advance the values of co-existence and tolerance among civilisations, cultures and religions.
Dr Shaikh Abdulla expressed pride in the participation of a distinguished group of young people and professionals in the specialised academic programme, which contributes to developing a generation of emerging leaders capable of translating the values of co-existence and tolerance into practical approaches that support the development of more cohesive, stable and peaceful societies.
He noted that the participation of several graduates of the programme’s first edition, who completed the train-the-trainer track, in delivering a number of the training sessions reflects the programme’s continued success in developing sustainable leadership capabilities and facilitating the transfer of knowledge and expertise to new generations.
The programme features interactive sessions and practical applications in dialogue management, effective communication, pluralism, countering hate speech, and developing practical initiatives that strengthen social cohesion and reinforce the values of co-existence and mutual respect at the regional and international levels.
Dr Shaikh Abdulla reaffirmed the KHGC’s commitment to promoting a culture of peace, dialogue and mutual respect, investing in young people, and equipping them with the skills and knowledge required to ensure the sustainability of these values and expand their impact across institutions and societies through sustainable policies and practices.
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