GCC’s First Ambassadors Graduate

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain has celebrated the graduation of the first batch of “Consumer Protection Ambassadors,” marking the Gulf’s first initiative of its kind aimed at training and empowering youth in consumer rights.

The programme, run in coordination between the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, was held in July and August 2025. It combined theoretical and practical training in commercial law and complaint handling to foster a responsible consumer culture among young nationals.

Landmark initiative

H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, praised the graduates’ readiness to serve society, adding that their work would help strengthen trust between consumers and authorities. He also pointed to the strong private sector involvement, with Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons and JahezInternational providing field visits and training opportunities. Several graduates were later recruited by these companies, underscoring the programme’s practical benefits.

Youth leadership

Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, stressed that the initiative goes beyond training to build leadership capacity. She noted that graduates are now equipped to represent Bahrain regionally and internationally, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment to youth empowerment.

Public–private impact

Officials said the programme underlined the value of public– private cooperation in supporting national development, while showing how targeted training initiatives can yield immediate opportunities for young Bahrainis.

By graduating its first ambassadors, Bahrain has established a new benchmark for youth involvement in consumer protection, one that could inspire similar initiatives across the GCC.