Bahrain launches first Consumer Protection National Youth Programme in GCC
Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, emphasised that the initiative stems from the Ministry's belief in the importance of involving youth in building the future. It also aims to enable participants to gain practical and field skills in consumer protection by engaging in workshops and awareness campaigns in cooperation with the specialized teams in the Ministry's Consumer Protection Directorate.
He underscored the Ministry's commitment to providing a comprehensive training environment that includes theoretical training programmes on fundamental consumer protection concepts and relevant regulations and laws, as well as practical training through real participation in receiving consumer complaints and ensuring effective communication with consumers.
Minister Fakhro noted that what distinguishes this pioneering national youth programme, the first of its kind in the Gulf and Arab region, is the awarding of the title 'Consumer Protection Ambassador' to participants who complete the program, along with experience certificates in the field of consumer protection and training opportunities, in addition to incentive financial rewards for outstanding participants provided by the official entities sponsoring the initiative.
Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, highlighted that this national youth initiative in consumer protection represents an advanced model of integration between the Kingdom's institutions in building an aware and qualified generation of youth. She commended the cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in launching this programme.
She emphasised that this initiative contributes to empowering youth to play a pivotal role in promoting a culture of conscious and responsible consumption, in line with the goals of the National Youth Empowerment Strategy. She noted that what distinguishes this initiative is its combination of theoretical and practical training.
Minister Tawfiqi said that awarding the title 'Consumer Protection Ambassador' forms an important moral and professional incentive that instills discipline among youth and enhances their appreciation of their roles in building society. She underscored that the Ministry of Youth Affairs is keen to support national initiatives that reflect a spirit of innovation in preparing and qualifying youth, expressing her confidence in the ability of Bahraini youth to excel in all domains.
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