HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad chairs SCYS meeting reviewing national youth, sports initiatives
Manama, Sep. 7 (BNA): The Supreme Council for Youth and Sports held its meeting, chaired by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and council members.
The meeting discussed a number of national initiatives and strategic reports.
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad affirmed the council’s keenness to develop comprehensive and sustainable policies in the youth and sports fields and enhance initiatives that enable the Bahraini youth to develop their skills and invest their energies, in a way that serves the country’s future and enhances its regional and global status.
The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the study conducted by the team appointed by the Council to submit proposals for aligning education outcomes with labour market requirements, to increase opportunities for Bahraini youth to obtain more job opportunities. His Highness directed that the study's findings be presented to the relevant authorities, represented by the Ministry of Education and the Higher Education Council, for evaluation and necessary action, taking into account the interests of students and ensuring that no burden is placed on them.
His Highness also praised the programmes organised by the Ministry of Labour through the ‘Fursa’ programme, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry through the ‘Try to Work’ programme, the ‘Hope Talents’ initiative of the Al Amal Fund, and the Ministry of Youth Affairs' ‘Masari’ programme, which enables students and graduates to enter the labour market within a specified period of time and allows them to experience different specialisations and jobs. This experience is a valuable opportunity for students to choose their specialisations and learn first-hand about the needs of the labour market, in line with the best international practices. These programmes range in duration from three days to a full year and aim to give students an optional and non-binding opportunity to experience work in specific jobs or professions without any financial commitment on their part, within a network of programmes and initiatives that seek to empower and qualify young people for the job market.
Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, the Minister of Education reviewed the Sports Schools Project for the 2025-2026 academic year, which aims to assign a specific sport to each school and provide a comprehensive training and educational programme focused on developing academic and athletic skills related to that sport.
The Minister explained that the project aims to hone students' physical and mental abilities from an early age by providing a balanced educational and sporting environment that includes proper nutrition, specialized training and the use of existing school facilities, ensuring inclusive participation between the genders in different educational areas.
His Highness congratulated the launch of the Model Sports Schools Project, affirming that the project is a strategic step towards building an integrated generation capable of excelling in sports and academics. His Highness stressed the importance of integrating efforts to ensure the project's success and achieve its national objectives.
Sameer Abdulla Nass, the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, delivered a presentation on the fourth edition of the Community Partnership Programme ‘Try To Work’, explaining that the programme aims to develop career paths and hone the skills of school students aged 15 to 18, by training them in private sector companies, in tracks that include investment in stocks, engineering and technical innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship, and content creation. He affirmed that the programme aims to foster creativity and entrepreneurial thinking, provide career guidance and mentoring, and equip young people with practical skills that meet the requirements of the labour market.
Based on what was presented, the Council directed the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry to continue its efforts and increase the number of participants in the programme, to make the ‘Try To Work’ a national model for empowering young people.
In line with the strategic plans of the Youth Empowerment Committee in the public and private sectors, the Ministry of Works reviewed its projects for Bahraini youth, affirming its continued efforts through the Innovation and Excellence Committee to enhance the participation of young cadres in developing the work environment and building their professional capabilities, thereby contributing to the establishment of a culture of innovation and institutional excellence. The Ministry also seeks to strengthen communication between senior leadership and young cadres and encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences, reflecting the Ministry's commitment to empowering young people to be a key driver of innovation and excellence in government work and to contribute effectively to shaping the future work of the Ministry.
The Council commended the Ministry of Works' initiative to establish a youth committee, as it is the first government agency to take this pioneering step in supporting and empowering young people. The Council also urged other authorities to establish youth committees concerned with empowering young people, given the important role these committees play in promoting youth participation and enabling them to achieve their goals.
