Manama: The King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance (KHGC) launched the second edition of the King Hamad Leadership in Coexistence Programme, organised in partnership with Faith in Leadership and the 1928 Institute affiliated with the University of Oxford.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the KHGC, highlighted Bahrain's role as a model in respecting religious and cultural diversity. He stated that the programme aligns with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to advance the values of coexistence and tolerance across civilisations, cultures, and religions.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed expressed pride in the participation of young people and professionals in the specialised academic programme. He noted that the programme develops leaders capable of translating coexistence and tolerance into practical approaches that support cohesive and peaceful societies.
He also mentioned that graduates from the programme's first edition, who completed the Train-the-Trainer track, are contributing to the current programme by delivering training sessions. This reflects the programme's success in developing sustainable leadership capabilities and transferring knowledge to new generations.
The programme includes interactive sessions and practical applications in dialogue management, effective communication, pluralism, and countering hate speech. It aims to develop initiatives that strengthen social cohesion and reinforce coexistence and mutual respect at regional and international levels.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed reaffirmed KHGC's commitment to promoting peace, dialogue, and mutual respect. He emphasized investing in young people and equipping them with the skills required to ensure the sustainability of these values and their impact across societies through sustainable practices.