NBB backs Northern summer programme

TDT | Manama                                   

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced its sponsorship of the 16th annual summer programme, "Our Nation and Our King Bring Us Together," organised by the administration of the Northern Governorate.

The initiative aims to develop a sense of belonging, instill citizenship values, and align educational systems with the labour market. The summer initiative took place between July 11th and July 16th and was attended by 250 male and female students, aged between 12 and 18.

A number of sporting, civic, and educational activities were organised as part of the programme, as well as visits to A’ali Pottery, Bahrain Radio and Television, the General Directorate of Civil Defence, the Cavalry, and the University of Bahrain campus.

The summer programme, launched in 2018, is the first of its kind in the Kingdom and is organised by the Northern Governorate in cooperation with the Bahraini Autistic Association. It is supported by the Ministry of Labour and Social Development as well as the Tamkeen Labour Fund.

The programme provides a range of therapeutic and recreational activities for children with autism spectrum disorder, including horseback riding activities at the Ghazwan Equestrian Centre.

Mohammed Alqassimi, Marketing and Partnerships Manager, said: "This programme provides invaluable support for autistic people as it integrates them into society and aids in the development of their abilities in a calm and structured environment that helps them to improve their social skills, sensory perception, mental balance, strength, and motor coordination."