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His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Undersecretary of the Cabinet Affairs Ministry, and Honorary President of the Good Word Society (GWS), affirmed that the initiative to prepare young leaders is in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with the keenness of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to support youth issues, care for and qualify youth, as well as expand their participation to serve development issues, in accordance with the goals of the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.

This came during the closing ceremony held by the Good Word Society for the initiative of HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali to prepare young leaders in its third edition.

HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali presented diplomas certificates to 50 participants in the initiative.

Four projects won a training grant from the Arab Planning Institute in Kuwait, which was sponsored by the Institute to provide technical support to the winners to complete their projects.

Dr. Badr Othman Malallah, the Director General of the Arab Planning Institute, an Arab Regional Organisation in Kuwait, and Hassan Mohammed Bouhazaa, GWS Chairman attended the closing ceremony.

The initiative aims to prepare Bahraini youth for leadership, empowering them with competencies in social, administrative, and leadership roles, using management theories, scientific planning, and modern methods to create a society that thinks, learns, and innovates, HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali said.

The initiative created an innovative model of young leaders, adapting to regional and international changes, and solving development problems with new visions in education, social, technological, and cultural aspects over three years, HH added.

His Highness emphasised the need to strengthen civil society organisations to support young people, provide services and capabilities, and contribute to economic and social development, fostering a distinguished society.

GWS chairman underlined that the initiative, aiming to prepare young Bahraini leaders, led by HH Shaikh Isa, showcases civil society organisations’ ability to enhance Bahraini youth’s capabilities in various fields.

He expressed appreciation for Bahraini youth development initiatives launched by HH Shaikh Isa at the 2019 Voluntary Work award ceremony, stressing that Bahrain leads Arab countries in investing in human capital, highlighting Bahraini youth’s creative energies and innovative visions to address challenges.

GWS and Arab Planning Institute in Kuwait have collaborated to create community development programmes and sponsor youth, social, and development initiatives along with Abdulrahim Al-Kooheji Foundation and Al-Bilad, the media partner, contributing significantly to the initiative’s success, embodying joint national action and providing continuous support and care, the chairman said.

The Director General of the Arab Planning Institute expressed his appreciation for HH Shiakh Isa’s support for youth initiatives that positively impact society and the country.

He emphasised the importance of expanding youth participation in development issues, improving care services, and developing knowledge and skills to deal with the latest developments and challenges.

The Director General also stressed the need to improve policies to develop latent capabilities

The initiative is in line with Bahraini leadership’s directives to promote social responsibility and pioneering work towards Bahraini youth in line with the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. It opens new horizons for social responsibility and voluntary work, he said.

Dr. Badr praised the initiative, which has graduated 210 young men and women since 2019, and praised the strategic partnership between the Arab Planning Institute and the Good Word Society. He praised the close relations and growth in various fields, both at the GCC and Arab levels.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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