PM stresses govt support for humanitarian initiatives

Manama : Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa reiterated the government’s support for humanitarian initiatives aimed at instilling noble humanitarian values in Arab societies and motivating Arab people to exert more efforts in this regard. 

In a meeting with the Good Word Society’s Honorary President, Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, and Board of Directors Chairman, Hassan Bu Hazza at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday, HRH Premier lauded the importance of the Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa’s Award for Voluntary Work. “It’s an initiative that projects the bright image of GCC and Arab societies while cooperating and competing to serve others.” 

“Bahraini youth are always at the forefront regarding voluntary work, which is based on the Islamic values and principles,” Prince Khalifa remarked, and urged for more similar initiatives that motivate individuals to play an effective role in serving their countries. 

Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa presented HRH the Prime Minister with the first publication of the Good Word Society. The publication highlighted the society’s activities that promote voluntary work, including the Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa’s Award for Voluntary Work and its role in boosting voluntary work locally and at the GCC and Arab levels.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of the humanitarian initiatives launched by Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa. 

Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa appreciated HRH Premier for his constant support to voluntary work in the Kingdom. “It has motivated those in charge of voluntary work to give their initiatives GCC and Arab dimensions.”

He added that HRH Premier had always backed youth initiatives that consolidate the values of solidarity among members of society.