His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), attended the official launch of the Academic Excellence Authority.
Aymen bin Tawfeeq Almoayed, Secretary General of the SCYS; Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs; and over 100 outstanding students and graduates accepted into the Authority also attended the event.
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad affirmed that the Authority reflects the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in empowering Bahraini youth academically and professionally, and preparing them to contribute to national development.
His Highness said the Authority is a national platform to support top-performing students and channel their skills in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It also contributes to enhancing Bahrain’s regional and global competitiveness and supports government priorities under the leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad underlined the importance of investing in scientific talents, saying: "Youth represent half of the present and the entirety of the future." He said the Authority will serve as a hub for academic excellence and innovation.
Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Jalal, Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors, thanked HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad for his continued support. He noted that the Authority aims to go beyond recognition to become a platform that empowers and inspires youth.
The Authority now includes over 230 members, comprising top Bahraini achievers and graduates of the world’s leading universities, working together to serve the Kingdom and support national development, he said.
The event also marked the launch of the Authority’s visual identity, which will help establish its presence as a unified academic community. The Authority seeks to promote knowledge exchange, provide a supportive environment for scientific talent, and enhance Bahrain’s presence in regional and international academic fields.