Youth Centres Shaping Bahrain's Future Leaders

TDT | Manama
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Bahrain's youth centres are being put at the forefront of a push to equip young people with leadership and technical skills, Youth Affairs Minister, Her Excellency Rawan Tawfiqi, has told Parliament, revealing that 38 centres are running programmes aimed at adolescents.
In a written reply to MP Ali Al Dosari, she laid out how the ministry was backing youth hubs across the country, insisting they weren't just spaces for young people to pass the time but places where they could unearth talent, develop the skills they need, and prepare to take an active role in their communities.

"These centres aren't just places to kill time—they're designed to unearth talent, give young people the skills they need, and make sure they're ready to step up in their communities," she wrote.

Tawfiqi flagged community-focused initiatives such as the Ramadan Children's Council and introductory sign language sessions, saying they all form part of a drive to make sure young people get a well-rounded grounding.

On the education front, young Bahrainis are getting lessons in Qur'an recitation, Arabic calligraphy, and theatre. Leadership and public speaking courses are also in place to help sharpen confidence and communication skills.

Tawfiqi detailed a packed schedule of programmes stretching across history, culture, sport, tech, media, and business. Youth can take part in national events, sign up for courses covering media, robotics, artificial intelligence, and content creation. Football, basketball, swimming, taekwondo, and karate could sharpen skills and uncover talent.

"Youth empowerment is at the heart of what we do," Tawfiqi said, stressing the importance of giving young people a sense of responsibility, connecting them to their roots, and encouraging them to be active in their communities.