Manama, Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, highlighted Bahrain's leading role in promoting charitable and humanitarian work. In a statement marking the International Day of Charity, the minister commended Bahrain's charitable achievements, in line with the comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The minister highlighted royal efforts that focus on charitable initiatives, highlighting HM the King's directives to redirect budgets allocated by official authorities for the Silver Jubilee celebrations. He also commended His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Board of Trustees Chairman of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), in achieving significant international charitable outcomes. Bahrain's sustainable development policies have positioned the Kingdom as a leader in charitable efforts, with official and private institutions adopting these policies to advance social and community development, the minister added. Al Asfoor also added that the ministry has implemented measures to support 675 civil society organisations through technical and professional assistance to enhance their role in social and charitable development. He emphasised the ministry's commitment to regulating charitable activities and empowering non-governmental entities to fulfil their institutional and social responsibilities. He commended the initiatives and projects of these entities in serving the Bahraini community and promoting cooperation and humanitarian values. Source: Bahrain News Agency