MP picked for global youth parliament role
His appointment was confirmed by the Union's Governing Council after Arab members backed his nomination during the 150th General Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Speaking after the decision, the MP said it showed how Bahrain's parliamentary work and its younger voices are being heard abroad.
He credited the backing of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who he called the strongest supporter of young Bahrainis.
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