Young Bahrainis are playing a significant role in driving urban development in the country, according to two ministers celebrating World Habitat Day. Her Excellency Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, and H.E. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, highlighted the importance of youth in shaping Bahrain’s urban future. They acknowledged the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in supporting these initiatives. The ministers emphasized the crucial role of young people, particularly those in engineering and services, in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on creating inclusive, safe, and sustainable cities.
Al Rumaihi praised the enthusiasm and creativity of Bahraini youth, stating that they have been instrumental in the success of national projects. Al Mubarak echoed these sentiments, referring to Bahrain’s younger generation as the ‘real capital of the future’ and recognizing their central role in the country’s urban planning. He highlighted international recognition of Bahrain’s efforts in urban development and youth involvement from organizations like the United Nations Development Programme and the UN Human Settlements Programme. The ministers welcomed this year’s World Habitat Day theme, ‘Engaging youth to create a better urban future’, aligning with Bahrain’s priority of placing young people at the forefront of urban and sustainability initiatives.
Al Rumaihi praised her ministry’s engineers for their contributions to delivering key housing projects to high standards, creating sustainable environments for residents and visitors alike. These projects have gained international recognition, showcasing Bahrain’s commitment to urban development and sustainability. Al Mubarak outlined initiatives led by his ministry, including a national tree-planting campaign aimed at doubling the number of trees in Bahrain by 2035. Other projects focus on developing parks, markets, and green spaces to enhance the Kingdom’s urban areas. The ministers reaffirmed Bahrain’s dedication to urban sustainability, with youth involvement remaining a central pillar of the Kingdom’s development plans for the future.
In line with the global focus on youth participation in development, Bahrain recognizes the importance of engaging young people in shaping its urban future. With the support of the country’s leadership, Bahraini youth are driving key projects and contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The enthusiasm and creativity of Bahrain’s youth have been instrumental in the success of national projects, with young people in engineering and services playing a crucial role in advancing inclusive, safe, and sustainable cities. The international recognition of Bahrain’s efforts in urban development and youth involvement further underscores the country’s commitment to creating a better urban future with the active participation of its younger generation.
Bahrain’s ministers of Housing and Urban Planning, and Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, emphasized the importance of young people in shaping the country’s urban landscape. By placing youth at the forefront of urban and sustainability initiatives, Bahrain is aligned with the global priority of engaging young people in development. With housing projects that meet international standards and create sustainable environments, Bahrain’s youth are making significant contributions to the country’s urban development. Initiatives led by the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, such as the tree-planting campaign and the development of parks and green spaces, demonstrate Bahrain’s commitment to urban sustainability and the active involvement of young people in shaping the Kingdom’s future.
As Bahrain continues to focus on urban sustainability, youth involvement will remain a central aspect of the country’s development plans. By engaging young Bahrainis in urban projects and emphasizing their contributions to national initiatives, the Kingdom is ensuring a better urban future for all residents and visitors. With the support of the country’s leadership, including His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s youth are driving key urban development projects and helping to achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The recognition of Bahrain’s efforts in urban development and youth involvement by international organizations highlights the country’s commitment to creating inclusive, safe, and sustainable cities with the active participation of its younger generation.
