Youth Defend Consumers

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain has launched the Gulf ’s first national programme to train young citizens as ambassadors for consumer protection, reflecting a growing national effort to empower youth through practical civic engagement.

The ‘Consumer Protection Ambassadors’ initiative was unveiled by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth Affairs.

Open to Bahraini youth aged 24 to 30, the programme will run through July and August and aims to build legal and communication skills while deepening awareness of consumer rights.

Groundbreaking model

H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, said the initiative stems from the Ministry’s belief in involving youth in shaping the nation’s future. Participants will receive both classroom instruction and hands-on experience in the Consumer Protection Directorate, including the handling of real consumer complaints.

“This programme offers a comprehensive training environment that includes workshops, legal briefings, and actual field participation,” the Minister said, adding that participants who complete the course will be formally recognised as Consumer Protection Ambassadors and receive experience certificates and incentives.

H.E. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, praised the collaboration between the two ministries, calling it an “exceptional model” for how national institutions can jointly prepare a qualified, socially responsible generation.