This year’s edition of Youth City 2030 is the biggest since its launch 12 years, with 130 programmes on offer this summer.
Speaking to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, said the number of youth participating in the programmes has continued to rise over the years.
The minister accompanied ministers and ambassadors on a tour of Youth City, which caters to youth of different age categories.
They were briefed on the activities of the city and learnt about the efforts of volunteers involved.
Tawfeeqi said the ministry worked on continuously bringing new ideas to Youth City every year, in implementation of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to support Bahraini youth as they are the wealth of the country.
She noted that the government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, consider youth as a priority in all national projects.
The minister added that the success of Youth City was also supported by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, who is keen to empower Bahraini youth.
The minister explained that the city offers a variety of programmes that provide the opportunity for youth to learn and discover different fields, in addition to participating in various events, meeting new people and acquiring knowledge and networking.
She noted that the officials participating in the tour witnessed the enthusiasm of youth and their active role in the city.
Source: Bahrain News Agency