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Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Bahraini Youth Screen National Stories
TDT | Manama More than 150 digital works by young Bahrainis lit up the big screen at EPIX Cinemas this week, capping the final stage of 'The Challenge' competition under the Bahrainouna national values campaign. The screening brought together students, creatives, and civil society representatives to celebrate youth-driven content expressing themes of national belonging, loyalty, and pride. The showcased submissions were selected from a wide range of entries submitted across the Kingdom's governorates in recent months. Youth creativity General Supervisor of the Bahrainouna Executive Office, Major General Mohammed bin Daina, praised the initiative's success in connecting national values with digital storytelling. 'The showcase vividly embodied the voices, values, and aspirations of young creators,' he said, crediting the project's impact to its outreach across youth clubs, schools, and civil society. He also extended special thanks to EPIX Cinemas and Zain Bahrain for their collaboration in providing a platform to amplify youth voices through media. The competition had its roots in interactive regional tours earlier this year, where workshops and events introduced the campaign's mission and encouraged youth to express national themes using digital tools. Public voting and expert panels were used to evaluate submissions, ensuring broad community participation. Community effort 'The Challenge' formed part of a broader campaign that included the Bahrainouna exhibition held in Seef Mall in May. That event featured themed zones covering heritage, innovation, volunteerism, and entrepreneurship. These elements reinforced the message of national engagement through diverse mediums. The cinematic finale at EPIX marked a proud closing chapter in a months-long journey of youth-led storytelling, community pride, and digital innovation in the service of national identity.
Daily Tribune
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain joins global fight against illegal fishing to safeguard marine life
Bahrain is joining a global effort to crack down on illegal fishing, with Oil and Environment Minister, His Excellency Dr Mohammed bin Daina, telling Parliament yesterday that the move is about protecting the country's waters and marine life, not ticking diplomatic boxes. 'This aims to stop illegal fishing,' he said. 'Overfishing is hammering biodiversity everywhere, not just in the Arabian Gulf. It's happening out in the open seas too.' The discussion took place as Parliament debated a draft law on approving the amended protocol to the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation, which now includes new rules on fisheries subsidies. Bin Daina stressed that biodiversity shortages were not just a local concern but a worldwide issue, driven by decades of excessive fishing. Marine ecosystems 'The world isn't just running short on fish — entire marine ecosystems are under pressure,' he said. He dismissed any suggestion that Bahrain's move was politically motivated. 'We're not in this for politics. The way we manage fisheries and enforce the law at sea already lines up with what this agreement calls for,' he said. Rule-breakers The agreement, he said, is about holding rule-breakers to account. 'If someone ignores fishing laws, they should face the consequences,' he told MPs. So far, 89 countries have ratified the deal, including four Gulf states. Bahrain is adding its name to the list, with Bin Daina making it clear why. Industry 'Fisheries aren't just an industry,' he said. 'They're tied to our food, our fishermen, our markets — things that matter to every person in Bahrain.' MPs, he noted, were on the same page. 'There's a lot of backing for our marine resources, and that's clear from today's talks. Joining this agreement makes sense if we want to keep our waters and our fish stocks in good shape for the long haul,' he said.
