Manama:Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, the Minister of Youth Affairs, honored organizations supporting youth, outstanding young Bahrainis, and distinguished Bahraini initiatives at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) level during a ceremony held in the Kingdom.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the event was attended by Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of INJAZ Bahrain. Honorees under the GCC current Presidency state recognition category included INJAZ Bahrain, with Her Highness Shaikha Hessa accepting the honor; the Bahrain Space Agency, represented by Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Al Aseeri, Chief Executive Officer; and the Nasser Centre for Science and Technology, represented by Aysha Al Fadhel.
Fatima Ali Al Majed and Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Jalal were recognized in the youth category, while the HiPO Youth initiative received recognition in the youth initiatives category, with Dana Al Buarki accepting the honor.
The Youth Minister emphasized that the achievements of Bahraini youth and their presence across GCC countries reflect the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who has established a national approach centered on investing in people as the main driver of development. The achievements also align with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, aimed at enhancing the role of youth as active partners in development.
Minister Tawfeeqi highlighted the support of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa in empowering Bahraini youth and expanding opportunities for their participation across various sectors. These efforts have positioned Bahraini youth as a model of achievement at the GCC, regional, and international levels.
The minister noted that recognizing young achievers and initiatives at the GCC level reflects Bahrain's success in empowering youth and harnessing their potential for development. She praised the GCC initiative to honor young achievers and initiatives, describing it as an important platform for celebrating youth achievements and enhancing GCC cooperation.
The ceremony opened with a video presentation highlighting major achievements and youth empowerment programs in Bahrain and other GCC countries, emphasizing the importance of investing in youth potential for sustainable development.