Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), chaired a meeting of the SCYS.
The meeting was attended by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the SCYS, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and Council members.
The Council began by reviewing the latest developments in the national ‘Lamea’ project, with Shaikha Dhuwa bint Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairwoman of Lamea Association, outlining the project’s key achievements since its launch in 2021, during which it successfully established itself as a leading national platform for discovering and nurturing young talent. The rapid growth in participation in the programme and the successes achieved by participants at the local and international levels was also highlighted.
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad congratulated the launch of the sixth edition of the national project “Lamea” and directed the Authority to increase its local and international presence to strengthen its role in preparing outstanding youth leaders.
The Council discussed the results of the Hope Index 2025 and the pillars of youth work, reviewing the key indicators related to young people’s sense of security, hope and confidence in light of current changes. His Highness directed the Ministry of Youth Affairs to organise events and initiatives in the coming period, that improve the affected indicators, in order to support the psychological and social stability of young people.
In the quality of life aspect, Dr. Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, reviewed the National Strategy for Promoting Health and Quality of Life in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which aims to establish the concept of quality of life as one of the fundamental pillars of national policy by promoting psychological well-being, social cohesion and developing health-supportive environments, alongside the implementation of programmes and initiatives that adopt healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
The Council was also briefed on the latest developments regarding the ‘Furas’ programme, presented by Maha Abdul Hameed Mufiz, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund “Tamkeen”, during which the programme’s key outcomes since its launch in 2022 were reviewed. The challenges associated with converting training opportunities into sustainable jobs were also discussed. Which will be focused on in the updated version of the program, to enhance its effectiveness and encourage the employment of young Bahrainis.
With regard to the Academic Excellence Authority, Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Jalal, Chairman of the Board of Directors, gave a presentation on the Authority’s achievements, noting that its members comprise leading national figures, including graduates from the world’s top universities. The presentation covered the Authority’s most notable events and programmes, as well as key initiatives, including the development of the ‘Masari’ programme, the ‘Derasat’ scholarship initiative, and the collaboration project with the University of Cambridge, alongside the development of the recruitment platform and the launch of the new version of the website, which strengthens the connection between national talent and quality opportunities.
The Council commended the efforts made by the Authority, directing it to expand the scope of its work to reach students in various countries hosting universities ranked among the world’s top 100, with the aim of strengthening academic engagement and connecting national talent with quality opportunities.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Council affirmed the importance of continuing to work according to an integrated approach that strengthens the role of young people as key partners in development and supports the achievement of national objectives in various fields. The Council also reviewed recent developments and took appropriate decisions regarding them.
