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His Majesty’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Council (SCYS) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa hailed the large participation in the “Al-Hayr” contest as part of the first week of the competition on the cup of his son HH Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa. The contest, which was held today, is part of the Nasser bin Hamad Marine Heritage Season, being held under the patronage of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa. Organized by the Traditional Sports Heritage Committee, the Nasser bin Hamad Marine Heritage Season will run under the 27th of October. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa hailed the large participation which, he said, reflects the keenness of Bahraini youth to engage in various local championships as well as their ability to brave challenges and endure competition. He stressed the importance of the contest which bolsters efforts aimed at consolidating the culture of marine heritage and inspires youngsters to preserve their national identity which stems from long-standing heritage. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa commended the performance of the participants who competed in the contest, which contributes to highlighting Bahrain’s heritage. “The Marine Heritage Season will contribute to bolstering national identity, culture and heritage and revealed important aspects of Bahrain’s long-standing history”, he said. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa commended the dedicated efforts which were exerted by the chairman and members of the organising committee to ensure its success. A total of 180 young Bahrainis representing their respective teams took part in “Al-Hayr” contest as part of the first week of the competition on the cup of HH Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa.more
HM the King’s Representatives for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, and Board of Trustees’ Chairman of the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO), HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has congratulated RCO Secretary-General, Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed Al-Ameen on being appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for Humanitarian Affairs. Dr. Al-Sayed was nominated to the post by the Arab Achievers’ Foundation, and supported by both the Bahraini and Egyptian foreign ministries. HH Shaikh Nasser lauded Dr. Al-Sayed’s efforts to implement the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa regarding the delivery of developmental, charity and humanitarian work in Bahrain and abroad, praising his keenness to carry out all the tasks assigned to him in this regard, and his contributions to developing charity and humanitarian work. On the occasion, Dr. Al-Sayed extended deepest thanks and appreciation to HM King Hamad, RCO’s Honorary President, for his constant support for charity and humanitarian work in Bahrain and abroad, and directives to him to serve orphans and widows through RCO. Thanks to the kind royal care, and HH Shaikh Nasser’s support, RCO has made quantum leaps in charity and humanitarian work, he said. RCO secretary-general also extended sincere thanks and appreciation to the government, led by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, and to HH Shaikh Nasser, for their honourable stances and great support to charity work. Dr. Al-Sayed lauded the support of the Foreign Affairs Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Labour and Social Development Minister and the Health Minister, paying tribute to the Bahraini citizens for their active involvement in RCO’s charity activities. Dr. Al-Sayed was speaking during his inauguration ceremony as a Goodwill Ambassador for Humanitarian Affairs, held in Egypt, in the presence of Bahrain’s Ambassador there, Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, and RCO’ Board of Trustees member, Salman Al-Dossary. The ambassador congratulated Dr. Al-Sayed for winning the post, lauding the efforts exerted by HM the King, HRH Premier, HRH the Crown Prince and HH Shaikh Nasser in support of charity and humanitarian work in the kingdom and abroad, noting that Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed has set the example in hard-work, creativity and dedication in the service of the homeland. Deputy Chairman of RCO’s Board of Trustees, Sheikh Adnan bin Abdulla Al-Qattan, extended sincere congratulations to Dr. Al-Sayed, noting that he deserves all his successes, posts and degrees. Dr. Al-Sayed is an honourable example of the citizens of the Kingdom of Bahrain which is blessed with a leader who loves his people and encourages them to be creative and distinctive, he said. Dr Mustafa Al Sayed was granted the Arab Achievers’ Award 2017 in recognition of his dedicated charity and humanitarian efforts.more
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, praised the fraternal ties and mutual trust between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the People's Republic of China, while receiving the Ambassador of China to Bahrain, Mr. Anwaer Habibullah. HH Shaikh Nasser stressed the need to enhance cooperation in order to achieve common interests, affirming keenness to increase youth and sports cooperation, exchange visits and experiences between the two friendly countries. HH Shaikh Nasser praised the shared directions that unite the two countries and the notably growing friendship, especially in the area of development. He expressed happiness with cooperation and coordination in various fields, praising the remarkable development which will achieve mutual aspirations in the coming period. The Chinese ambassador expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his interest in developing Bahraini-Chinese relations in various fields, and advancing them towards greater horizons of cooperation and coordination. He praised the achievements made in the Kingdom of Bahrain in various fields, in light of the developmental process overseen by the wise government to exceed all expectations.more
