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 (SCYS), emphasised Bahrain's belief in the vital role of its youth in advancing progress and achieving future development goals under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Highness highlighted the significant attention given by His Majesty and other Arab leaders to empowering Arab youth, fostering genuine understanding and awareness, and enhancing their roles across various sectors to prepare them as future leaders. In a statement on the occasion of Arab Youth Day, celebrated annually on 5 July, His Highness commended the Bahraini government's efforts, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in prioritising youth in the government's agenda. He noted the launch and execution of national programmes aimed at equipping the youth with the necess ary skills and expertise to actively contribute to sustainable development across all domains. His Highness elaborated that Bahrain has a clear, long-term vision for the future, relying on a unique methodology that involves youth in its realisation. This approach encourages the youth to envision and shape the future with their ideas and projects. HH emphasised the commitment to instilling hope in Bahraini youth through opportunities for active engagement and communication, which motivates them to contribute effectively to national development. His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed pride in the dedicated Bahraini youth who strive to elevate the nation's status and achieve significant accomplishments, urging them to seize available opportunities to further develop their skills and abilities. He called on them to serve as a model for Arab youth. His Highness also commended the outstanding efforts of fellow Arab nations and the opportunities provided by the Arab League to Bahraini and Ara b youth, which develops cooperation mechanisms within a collective Arab framework that aligns with the aspirations of empowering Arab youth. Source: Bahrain News Agency