Tubli:Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, the Minister of Youth Affairs, participated in a discussion session focusing on youth engagement in agriculture. The session emphasized agriculture's potential to enhance food security, drive innovation, and create entrepreneurial opportunities for young people in Bahrain.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the event, titled "Youth and Agriculture An Opportunity to Grow," took place at Higher Grounds Café in Tubli as part of Tree Week. It featured participation from Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary-General of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD), agricultural specialist Manal Bucheeri, and a group of young participants.
Tawfiqi underscored the importance of encouraging youth to explore opportunities in agriculture, particularly in modern farming technologies and agricultural entrepreneurship, to develop innovative projects that support sustainable development. Shaikha Maram also emphasized the significance of involving young people in the development of the agricultural sector and supporting initiatives that enhance its sustainability and contribute to food security.
The session allowed young participants to exchange ideas on the future of agriculture, explore the transformation of agricultural activities into viable businesses, and discuss the role of modern technologies in improving farming practices. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Youth Affairs' broader efforts to involve young people in national development priorities and encourage their contributions.