Bahrain’s youth are the most valuable national asset, His Majesty King Hamad’s representative for humanitarian work and youth Affairs Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa has said.
The kingdom has been able to turn the slogan of empowerment into a tangible reality by building trust with young people, he said yesterday, in a statement marking International Youth Day, observed every year on August 12.
The nation is also developing their capabilities, and instilling the principles of responsibility and belonging, which made Bahraini youth become a model of creativity and a pillar of development, Shaikh Nasser said.
The day is being marked this year under the theme, ‘Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond’.
He affirmed that the royal patronage of His Majesty is the solid foundation on which efforts to empower Bahraini youth are based, and reflects the King’s firm belief in their vital role in the nation’s present and future.
Shaikh Nasser noted the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which reflects the ambitious national vision, through his continuous support and involving the youth in preparing them to be a fundamental pillar in driving comprehensive development.
He noted that through the belief in their abilities and the continuous efforts to create a nurturing environment, they have become role models in innovation and creativity.
Every young Bahraini must realise that a vision can be achieved with work, that the future can only be a reality with will, and that building a nation begins with building oneself and developing ideas, Shaikh Nasser stressed.
He said that Bahrain is determined to support and empower young people in various fields, based on its firm belief that they are active partners in the development process and builders of a bright future.
He also affirmed that the path to a sustainable future begins with empowering young people, and that every opportunity given to a Bahraini youth is a new building block in constructing a successful nation.
Shaikh Nasser expressed his pride in their achievements, which shine in various forums. He affirmed that celebrating International Youth Day is a celebration of a strong will, renewed ambition, and hope.
Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, ministers, Parliament and Shura Council chiefs as well as heads of organisations praised the progress achieved by youth.
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