His Majesty King Hamad, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has commended the success of the Gadeha Junior training camp in its first edition as a leading national initiative.
He also praised the initiative for equipping Bahraini youth with the experience and skills needed to become a generation capable of assuming responsibility, demonstrating leadership, developing self-reliance and facing challenges.
This came as His Majesty visited the camp yesterday accompanied by his Personal Representative Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa. His Majesty was received upon arrival by National Security Adviser and Royal Guard Commander Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Royal Guard Special Operations Commander Colonel Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Held under the directives of Lt Gen Shaikh Nasser and the supervision of Col Shaikh Khalid, the camp provides young participants with an integrated training experience combining physical and educational challenges with life skills.
The King viewed a range of training exercises, programmes, activities and experiences offered to young participants to develop their personal skills, instil the values of commitment and discipline, enhance self-confidence, national belonging and teamwork, and foster responsibility and character development.
Lt Gen Shaikh Nasser briefed the King on the camp’s objectives and programmes, the number of young participants across different age groups, and the positive response from parents.
His Majesty commended the success achieved by the camp, highlighting its diverse training programmes and practical experiences, as well as the wide participation and positive engagement of young participants.
He highlighted the camp’s role in developing participants’ physical and mental capabilities, as well as building their character, praising the commitment and discipline demonstrated by the participants and their ability to perform the training exercises with proficiency and competence.
His Majesty commended the efforts of Lt Gen Shaikh Nasser in establishing the training camp, noting that the initiative reflects his commitment to youth and to launching programmes that develop their character and equip them with skills, experiences and values that benefit them throughout their lives.
He also expressed appreciation for the efforts and follow-up of Col Shaikh Khalid, and the efforts of the camp organisers, trainers and the entities supporting and contributing to its organisation. He wished all participants success and continued benefit from the experience and achievements gained at the camp.
His Majesty expressed pride in the central role of youth and their active contributions to Bahrain’s development and to enhancing its international standing and leadership.
“Youth are the makers of the future and pioneers of innovation, and investing in their potential is an investment in national development and the progress and prosperity of societies,” he said, wishing Bahrain’s youth continued success and excellence in achieving their aspirations and serving their country and community.
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