HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Attends Launch of Toastmasters DTAC 2025 in Bahrain
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Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Educational Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Labour Fund, the Kingdom of Bahrain officially inaugurated the District 20 Annual Toastmasters Conference (DTAC 2025) on Thursday evening. The ceremony, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama, was attended by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
DTAC 2025, organized under the theme 'Echoes of Excellence,' is a collaborative initiative between Toastmasters organizations from the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Iraq. The event, which runs from May 22 to 24, brings together more than 2,000 participants from 115 Toastmasters clubs across the region, covering both Arabic and English-speaking communities.
The opening ceremony began with the Bahraini National Anthem and a short film celebrating the history and growth of the Toastmasters movement in Bahrain. In his address, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa underscored the importance of hosting such a prestigious event in the Kingdom. He emphasized that the conference reflects Bahrain's commitment to nurturing young talent in leadership and communication, aligning with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
His Highness further expressed his pride in Bahrain's role as a platform for youth development and wished the participants every success in their endeavors throughout the conference.
Toastmaster Younis Abdul Aal, Chairperson of DTAC 2025, delivered a keynote speech highlighting the event's focus on equipping Arab youth with leadership and public speaking skills through workshops, competitions, and educational sessions. He noted that DTAC 2025 would feature internationally recognized speakers and champions, offering diverse and inclusive learning opportunities for attendees.
Echoing this message, Toastmaster Yasser Al-Qashar, Director of Sector 20, emphasized the vital role that such conferences play in empowering the region's youth. He pointed to the Kingdom's longstanding support for initiatives that cultivate creativity, innovation, and leadership among young people.
During the event, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa honored the partners, supporters, and organizing committee members of the conference. A commemorative gift was also presented to His Highness in recognition of his support and presence.
As the largest event on the Toastmasters calendar in the region, DTAC 2025 is set to host a series of competitive speech contests, leadership development sessions, and public speaking workshops. The conference continues through May 24 and serves as a hub for aspiring leaders to connect, grow, and showcase their talents on an international stage.
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