Accra:His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, the King's Special Representative and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa Award for Service to Humanity, praised the royal directive by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to designate the upcoming year as the "Year of Isa bin Salman." This initiative honors the late His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa for his significant contributions to Bahrain's development and his dedication to the nation and its citizens.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the royal initiative is of profound national importance. It highlights the late Amir's role during a pivotal period in Bahrain's history when his leadership emphasized service to the nation and care for its people. The initiative aims to educate younger generations about the values of responsibility, solidarity, and compassion, which were central to the late Amir's vision for a better future.
His Highness emphasized that commemorating the late Amir involves more than celebrating his achievements; it requires continuing the values he championed and translating them into actions that improve lives. The Isa Award for Service to Humanity, inspired by his legacy, focuses on initiatives that prioritize service to humanity and sustainable change.
The award, bearing the late Amir's name, promotes his message globally by acknowledging impactful humanitarian efforts and encouraging outstanding initiatives to inspire others. By recognizing humanitarian work that benefits people's lives, the award reinforces the values that underpinned the late Amir's development vision, emphasizing that true success is measured by its benefit to humanity.
His Highness stressed that dedicating a year to the late Amir's memory offers a chance to strengthen his legacy in Bahrain's national consciousness, connect younger generations with his heritage, and increase international awareness of his contributions. The Isa Award for Service to Humanity remains committed to continuing this legacy by supporting humanitarian work and fostering a culture that transcends borders for the betterment of humanity.
In conclusion, His Highness affirmed that the "Year of Isa bin Salman" will provide an opportunity to reflect on a national and humanitarian legacy that deserves to be remembered and carried forward, honoring the late Amir's place in Bahrain's history and the enduring values he left for future generations.