Manama: The Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) held its regular meeting, chaired by 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.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting was attended by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and the council members. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad commended the efforts of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad in ensuring the success of the 3rd Asian Youth Games, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Highness noted that the Games enhanced Bahrain's sporting and regional standing and highlighted the role of Bahraini youth in sports participation at the continental and international levels. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad emphasised the importance of continuing to support Bahraini youth in various domains to make the Kingdom a platform for creativity and excellence.
The meeting also addressed the media strategy, where Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, gave a detailed presentation on the youth media strategy for 2025-2030. The strategy aims to empower Bahraini youth to discover and develop their media talents and showcase them with contemporary creativity and a national message. It focuses on developing media discourse and building the professional capacities of young people, enhancing their media presence locally and internationally, organising events and festivals, and supporting media entrepreneurship to contribute to the national economy and create sustainable job opportunities. The SCYS supported the strategy, and HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad directed the Ministry of Information to implement it and monitor performance indicators in coordination with the relevant authorities to ensure the desired results are achieved.
As part of the Council's efforts to promote the participation of Bahraini youth in various domains, the meeting reviewed the latest developments regarding the formation of youth empowerment committees in the public and private sectors. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, presented the authorities that established youth committees, including the Ministries of Works, Health and Information, the Civil Service Bureau, the Labour Fund, the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, Bahrain Development Bank, Bapco Energies, Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company, and the Nasser Centre for Science and Technology.
The Youth Minister emphasised that youth empowerment committees provide a platform for engaging Bahraini youth in developing the work environment and promoting institutional innovation. This reflects the vision of the SCYS in empowering the new generation and giving them the opportunity to present innovative ideas and initiatives. She added that these committees improve the quality of services and enhance institutional performance, in line with national objectives to build young competencies capable of creativity and achieving a positive impact on society.
Dr. Jalila bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, reviewed the efforts of the Youth Innovation and Excellence Committee at the Ministry of Health. Formed by Ministerial Decision (37) of 2025 dated November 23, the committee aims to empower youth to participate in developing the work environment and promoting initiative and innovation, involving them in decision-making, and building their capacities through training and continuous professional development programmes. She also noted the "Daem Al Shabab" (Youth Support) initiative for institutional accreditation, which awards an official label to entities meeting the criteria, reflecting their commitment to youth and enhancing their institutional image.
On his part, the Information Minister reviewed the ministry's efforts in establishing the Youth Innovation and Excellence Committee, highlighting the committee's main areas of work, including developing training programmes, providing media support, organising public events, and creating initiatives to foster a stimulating work environment for young people. He also announced the launch of the committee's 'Creators Hub' club for young influencers, which aims to promote youth participation in producing influential media content and supporting national discourse in an innovative youth language, highlighting their media capabilities and innovations to the local and regional community.
The meeting concluded with a presentation by Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs, in coordination with the Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council. The presentation focused on analysing specialisations in the labour market for the coming year and beyond, while emphasising the partnership with the relevant authorities to ensure data accuracy and meeting market needs.