Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, announced the launch of the "Daem Al Shabab" (Youth Support) initiative as part of a comprehensive national strategy aimed at promoting the participation and empowerment of Bahraini youth in various sectors.

This initiative is in line with the directives of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, which aims to support youth and provide an institutional environment that nurtures their ambitions.

The Minister emphasised that the initiative reflects the Ministry's strong commitment to supporting young people, encouraging organisations to adopt policies that match their goals, and offering real chances for them to play an active role in national development.

She highlighted that Youth Support is one of the initiatives of the Youth Enabling Committee in the public and private sectors and an extension of the ministry's vision to continue strengthening institutional partnerships and opening sustainable pathways for youth engagement through training, empowerment, and creating environments conducive to achieving their aspirations.

Minister Tawfiqi said the initiative invites all public and private sector institutions to be active partners in creating opportunities and supporting promising youth ideas. She emphasised that the initiative follows clear criteria to assess institutions’ impact on employment, training, empowerment, and decision-making participation. It reflects the idea of investing in national talent and promoting a culture of community partnership.

She added that through an accredited classification system for institutions across various categories, the initiative "Daem Al Shabab" aims to create a positive, competitive environment that encourages different entities to raise their standards in supporting youth and to make empowerment a national strategic priority. She commended the role of partners, supporters, and donors, expressing appreciation for their valuable contributions to the success of this ambitious national project.

The minister underscored that the initiative goes beyond traditional honours to reinforce the concept of national commitment to Bahrain's youth, as the true drivers of progress and key partners in shaping the Kingdom's future. She called on all parties to support young people in word and deed, through institutional policies and practices.

Faisal Isa Alkhayyat, Director of Policy and Strategic Planning at the Ministry of Youth Affairs, gave a detailed presentation on the initiative and how to participate in it, explaining that it is based on an approved classification of institutions into two categories: Gold Category: Awarded to institutions that are leaders in applying the highest standards of youth support. Category II: Awarded to institutions that have demonstrated a clear commitment and contributed to tangible efforts to support and empower young people.

Alkhayyat explained the criteria for the initiative and its implementation, noting that distinguished institutions will be granted incentives and special benefits in cooperation with the initiative's partners, in recognition of their qualitative contributions to providing a stimulating institutional environment that nurtures young talent.

The meeting witnessed strong engagement from the audience through open discussion and questions. This showed the keen interest of many groups in advancing the role of Bahraini youth and making their empowerment a lasting national priority.