Manama, 10th April /BNA/ Delegated by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan, presided over the sixth honoring ceremony for personnel in the field of joint youth work in the “Public and Juristic Personalities” and “Creative Youth” categories.
The ceremony, annually conducted by the GCC countries on the sidelines of the Ministers of Youth and Sports’ meeting, aims to encourage the joint efforts made across the GCC countries to motivate the youth, nurture their creativity, and encourage them to utilize their intellectual prowess, cultural awareness, and sports creativity in different fields.
H.H. Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation was honored during the award ceremony for her prominent role in leading AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation since its inception. The Foundation continues to empower the youth through creating an atmosphere that supports educational attainment, as well as offering students opportunities to explore different career paths. MKF was awarded for its achievements in the ‘Organizations Supporting Youth Work’ Category. H.E Dr. Juma bin Ahmed Al Ka’abi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Sultanate of Oman, received the award on behalf of H.H. Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa.
On this occasion H.H. Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa commented: “We are extremely honored to be recognized as the top organization in supporting youth in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are indeed very proud of MKF’s success in turning this vision into a reality through enabling our youth and supporting them to pursue higher education and secure the best job prospects. We also take great pride in implementing programs that aim to empower the Bahraini youth in order to contribute to the progress of the Kingdom under the prosperous reign of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.”
She added: “We attribute MKF’s success primarily to the supportive environment in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the directives of H.R.H. Prince Khalifa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, as well as the initiatives adopted by H.R.H. Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, which have always put youth empowerment at the forefront of the Kingdom’s development.”
HH also thanked the organizers of the 6th Award Ceremony in Oman for shedding light on the best practices in the field of joint youth work across the region.
It is worth nothing that AlMabarah AlKhalifia first launched its “Rayaat” scholarship program in 2011. The program was launched as a comprehensive approach to promote educational achievement and personal development through providing students with scholarship opportunities at accredited universities in the Kingdom, as well as offering additional benefits including financial incentives, workshops, and training opportunities in the public and private sectors. MKF also promotes a culture of ‘community responsibility” by instilling volunteerism and community service within a supportive environment.