‘Charter of Gold’

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday patronised a ceremony celebrating the 19th anniversary of the National Action Charter (NAC). The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs co-organised the ceremony at the National Action Monument under the theme “Charter of Gold”. HM the King was received on arrival by HM the King’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Affairs (SCYS) Chairman His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and SCYS First Deputy Chairman, Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.  

Also present were Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi, Youth and Sports Affairs Minister Ayman Almoayyed, senior officials, along with over 4,000 students who saluted HM the King, the architect of Bahrain’s development and progress. HM the King inaugurated the Gold Bank website, which showcases all details about sports and youth achievers, along with their photos and achievements. He seized this patriotic occasion to thank all the participants in the celebration.

The King hailed the celebration which marks a defining historic national anniversary, in which the loyal people of Bahrain showed their cohesion and solidarity, ushering in a new phase  for the nation. His Majesty praised the ceremony which celebrates authentic national values which have long marked the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people. At the conclusion of the ceremony, HH Shaikh Nasser presented HM the King with a commemorative gift on this national occasion which marked the 19th NAC milestone.

Commemorative photos were also taken on this occasion, showcasing HM the King with Bahrain champions who honoured the Kingdom with 390 achievements in 2019 – the Year of Gold. Dr Al Nuaimi expressed deepest thanks to HM the King for gracing the ceremony, which embodies loyalty to the nation and allegiance and gratitude to HM the King. The celebration included sports contests and other events, while thousands of students took part in a massive march from the University of Bahrain to the National Action Monument.