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Youth empowerment is not merely a corporate responsibility, but a strategic necessity for building a sustainable and prosperous future for the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award strengthens our commitment to integrating the principles of sustainable development into every aspect of our operations.
Monday – 16 February 2026 – Tubli
Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company (BCFC) has announced that it has won the King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award for the Sustainable Development Goals, in recognition of its leading corporate contributions to supporting and empowering Bahraini youth and strengthening their active participation in sustainable development pathways.
On this occasion, Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company extended its highest thanks and gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom, may God protect and keep him, for his firm belief in the capabilities of Bahraini youth and the importance of empowering them and strengthening their role as active partners in building and developing society. It also expressed its appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, for his forward-looking vision in entrenching the comprehensive development journey in line with Bahrain Vision 2030, and to His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, for his continued support of youth empowerment and for giving young people the opportunity to showcase their abilities and develop their potential. The company also thanked the Ministry of Youth Affairs for its continued efforts to support and empower young people.
In a statement, Mr. Abdulla Bukhowa, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company, said: “We are honoured to receive this prestigious award, which carries the noble name of His Majesty the King, may God protect and keep him. This recognition confirms our firm commitment to empowering young people as a central element of our corporate strategy and our contribution to achieving Bahrain Vision 2030. We are also proud to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities, quality education, and sustainable cities and communities.” He added that youth empowerment is “not merely a corporate responsibility, but a strategic necessity for building a sustainable and prosperous future for the Kingdom of Bahrain.”
Mr. Bukhowa affirmed that this achievement is a motivation to continue expanding Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company’s initiatives in youth empowerment and sustainable development, pointing to the company’s commitment to creating quality opportunities that enable Bahraini youth to contribute to economic diversification and long-term prosperity.
For her part, Ms. Huda Janahi, Executive Director of Risk Management at the company, said: “The King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award strengthens our commitment to integrating the principles of sustainable development into every aspect of our operations. Through our youth-focused initiatives, we contribute effectively to achieving a number of the Sustainable Development Goals, in keeping with the goals of Bahrain Vision 2030.” She added that the company views youth empowerment as “a strategic investment in human capital and long-term economic resilience.”
The King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award for the Sustainable Development Goals seeks to highlight the importance of youth empowerment, inspire actionable initiatives and encourage genuine youth participation in support of sustainable development. This recognition reflects Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company’s commitment to these principles and its active contribution to national development priorities.
The company affirms that young people are an integral part of its corporate system, actively involving them in decision-making, leadership roles and key functions. Its initiatives include integrated training and development programmes for young professionals, clear career progression pathways, the recruitment of emerging talent, and mentoring programmes that link experience with the next generation, in addition to active participation in shaping strategic decisions and corporate leadership.
