His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today inaugurated the Agro Careers digital platform, held under his patronage.
The first initiative of its kind in the Kingdom, this platform provides aspiring farmers with academic and professional guidance.
His Highness emphasised the importance of the agricultural sector, noting that its development can empower and attract local Bahrainis, driving greater agricultural innovation. His Highness noted that such efforts support the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and guided by the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted the pivotal role of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD), chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Advisory Council of the NIAD, in its ongoing efforts to advancing the Kingdom’s agricultural sector.
His Highness stressed that agriculture is essential for strengthening Bahrain’s food security and advancing the Kingdom’s sustainable development goals. His Highness went on to reaffirm Bahrain’s commitment to adopting forward-looking initiatives that drive agricultural innovation and enable the Kingdom’s farmers to succeed.
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman noted that the launch of the Agro Careers platform represents a vital step toward introducing younger generations to emerging agricultural professions, noting that these efforts ensure alignment between future career choices and the evolving needs of the sector.
During the ceremony, partners and supporters of the platform were honoured, along with students from Bahrain Bayan School and contributors to the production of the Agro Careers platform video. Volunteers of the "Forever Green" campaign were also recognised for their role in advancing agricultural and community-based initiatives.
The Agro Careers platform forms part of NIAD’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of opportunities in agricultural technology, environmental sciences, and plant production. The platform aims to guide future generations toward specialisations that meet labour-market needs and foster innovation across the sector. It features a comprehensive database that supports the Kingdom’s socioeconomic and environmental development priorities, while providing detailed insights into agricultural professions to help students make informed and future-oriented career decisions.