"Maan" programme wins international honour

Manama, Aug. 17 (BNA): Capital Governor and Head of “Maan” programme committee to fight violence and addiction Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa extended sincerest congratulations to Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa on “Maan” programme’s winning of the international Stevie Award 2019 in two categories: Personality of the Year and Administrative Team. The award is considered the most prestigious international honour in creativity, institutional distinction and international works. The Capital Governor expressed appreciation of the top-class award which is a reflection of the outstanding professional performance of “Maan” work team. The programme’s committee Head praised the programme’s accomplishments brought about thanks to the directives and unlimited support of the Interior Minister. The programme benefited more than 120,000 students during the last academic year, covering 173 public schools and 72 private ones. The Capital Governor lauded the Interior Minister’s support to facilitate participation of “Maan” in international gatherings, commending the role of the officials in charge of the programme in boosting the concept of social security and raising awareness of the youth of ambient dangers. Bahraini Ambassador to the USA and founder of “Maan” programme Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa won the Personality of the Year 2019 award while the officials in charge of the programme won the Administrative Team award. A total of 4000 participants from 74 countries vied for the award which was arbitrated by 12 juries comprising 270 international arbitrators to ensure integrity and transparency.