Empowering young people
The minister emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain places great importance on supporting and empowering young people, whose creativity and ambition contribute to the Kingdom's progress. Dr. Jaleela commended the achievements of young professionals in the health sector as a reflection of the skills and potential of Bahraini youth across various domains.
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