Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, honoured the winners of the commemorative stamp design competition launched in celebration of Bahraini Youth Day.
The awards were presented during the official ceremony organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs to mark this national occasion.
Hessa Ghazi won first place, followed by Dalal Bumtaia in second place, and Marwan Abdulla in third.
The winning design pays tribute to the vital role of Bahraini youth in driving national development and prosperity.
The stamp captures the creative spirit and ambition of young Bahrainis and highlights their pioneering role in the Kingdom’s space achievements, notably through the launch and operation of the “Al Munther” satellite an important milestone in Bahrain’s growing record of success.
The competition was a joint initiative by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bahrain.
It aimed to showcase the creativity of Bahraini youth through the design of a commemorative stamp that reflects their aspirations and achievements across diverse fields.
The initiative reflects the Ministry of Youth Affairs’ commitment to empowering Bahraini youth by involving them in global creative platforms, giving them opportunities to express their talents and contribute to national identity through impactful design.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, said that issuing a commemorative stamp for Bahraini Youth Day forms part of Bahrain’s national efforts to support and empower youth, develop their knowledge, creative skills, and professional capabilities, and document their contributions as active partners in national development.
Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, affirmed that the stamp provides a unique opportunity to highlight the contributions of Bahraini youth with a contemporary creative perspective.
She emphasised that involving youth in the design process reinforces national identity and belonging, while promoting their achievements on various platforms.
Asma Shalabi, UNDP Resident Representative in Bahrain, noted that dedicating a stamp to Bahraini Youth Day reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to youth empowerment in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
She highlighted that the initiative demonstrates Bahrain’s efforts to promote active youth participation in society, aligned with the UN’s priorities of supporting youth as key drivers of sustainability and progress.
