Youth City Breaks Records

TDT | Manama

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The 14th edition of Youth City 2030 opens today, bringing together a record 5,500 participants and 84 pioneering youth-led ventures in what is now Bahrain’s largest-ever youth showcase.

The national initiative, hosted at Exhibition World Bahrain, is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in partnership with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and will continue until August 31.

Themed ‘Beyond Dreams’, this year’s edition features over 195 specialised training programmes across five sectors - science and technology, arts and culture, leadership and entrepreneurship, media and entertainment, and sports and health.

Future-focused platform

Open to Bahrainis aged 9 to 35, Youth City 2030 offers morning and evening training sessions designed to align young people’s skills with labour market demands.

Over 70 percent of the programmes integrate artificial intelligence tools, reflecting a shift toward technology-driven training.

The AI-focused content was developed in coordination with the Skills Bahrain initiative, and a newly formed Talent Committee will evaluate participants through structured scientific assessments to identify standout potential.

Startups and strategy

A standout feature of this edition is the showcase of 84 youth-led startup projects.

The exhibition space is designed to promote entrepreneurship and provide a platform for young Bahrainis to present innovative solutions to their peers and the public.

This year also marks the introduction of mental health support programmes, reinforcing a holistic approach that balances professional skill-building with psychological well-being.

Volunteer-led operations

The event will be managed by 248 volunteers, trained in collaboration with recognised institutions to ensure quality and smooth execution.

Their role is central to delivering over 150 entertainment and engagement events planned across the city’s various centres.