On the Occasion of International Youth Day, Director General of the Institute of Public Administration: “Bahrain Has Consolidated the Role of Youth as Active Partners in Development and Shaping the Future”
Dr. Shaikha Rana Bint Isa Bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Director General of the Institute of Public Administration, affirmed on the occasion of International Youth Day, observed annually on 12 August, that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, may God protect and preserve him, and with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, has succeeded in strengthening the active role of youth in society through an integrated system of programmes and initiatives aimed at developing their capabilities, showcasing their competencies and potential, and expanding opportunities for their participation across various sectors. These efforts also focus on developing the skills of young leaders and enhancing their contribution to decision-making and the formulation of development plans.
The Director General of the Institute of Public Administration highlighted the Institute’s commitment to continuing its support for innovative youth initiatives and projects and to providing high-quality programmes that contribute to developing the capabilities of Bahraini youth and preparing qualified national leaders, in support of the Kingdom’s national goals and aspirations.
Dr. Shaikha Rana Bint Isa Bin Duaij Al Khalifa also emphasised the Institute’s commitment to offering a range of specialised programmes designed to develop the skills and leadership capabilities of Bahraini youth, in line with its vision of being a “Beacon for Leadership Thought and Administrative Development.” Among the most prominent of these initiatives is the National Leadership Development Programme, which was endorsed by the Civil Service Council as a unified training policy and strategy for the public sector. The programme aims to build a government ecosystem that adopts an approach in which every employee is regarded as a leader at their respective professional level, encompassing all administrative levels, from newly appointed employees to senior management.
She added that the programme contributes to developing the capabilities of young national talent and fostering a culture of innovation and change, thereby enhancing government performance and supporting the Kingdom’s development journey. She also highlighted the Programme for Preparing Bahraini Talent for International Participation, which aims to equip participants through interactive training workshops that strengthen national identity and reinforce the values of citizenship.
Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa Bin Duaij Al Khalifa concluded by affirming that these programmes form part of the Institute’s strategy to enhance administrative efficiency and invest in the development of young national talent and leadership. She expressed her pride in the ambition, passion, and ability of Bahraini youth and graduates of the Institute’s programmes to excel and compete, reaffirming the Institute’s commitment to continuously developing its initiatives and programmes to prepare national leaders capable of supporting the Kingdom’s ongoing development journey and further strengthening the position of the Kingdom of Bahrain across various fields.
Content last updated: 1 October 2026