Bahrain Launches Second Edition of “Qadha” Program Under Royal Patronage
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Under the generous patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the launch ceremony for the second edition of the “Qadha” program was held today, Monday, in the presence of ministers, senior officials, artists, and distinguished guests.
On this occasion, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa emphasized that the “Qadha” program is a pioneering initiative aimed at shaping the character of Bahraini youth based on discipline, leadership, challenge, and commitment. He added that the launch of the program’s second edition aligns with the ambitious vision of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, to enhance the role of Bahraini youth in national development. The program seeks to develop leadership, physical, and psychological skills through practical experiences that simulate military and disciplined training environments, instilling values of commitment, teamwork, challenge, and service to the nation.
HH Shaikh Khalid also highlighted that the program provides a unique platform to discover young talents and channel their positive energy in a training environment that mirrors real-life challenges, combining teamwork and discipline. “We firmly believe that investing in Bahraini youth is a true investment in the future,” he said. “Supporting and empowering young people is the sure path to enhancing Bahrain’s regional and global leadership.”
He noted that the second edition of the program builds on the success of the first edition and embodies Bahrain’s vision of empowering youth and preparing them as the leaders of tomorrow, while praising the efforts of the production team, trainers, and all participants, wishing them success.
During the ceremony, Mr. Ahmed Al Sheikh, supervisor and director of the program, expressed his gratitude to HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his support and inspiring vision, which he described as the driving force behind the program’s success. He also thanked HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his close attention to all aspects of the project and his continuous encouragement to the team.
The launch event included a behind-the-scenes segment showing filming and rehearsal clips, as well as a summary of key production stages: 60 days of planning and design, 40 days of preparation and 15 field trials, filming at 20 locations over 10 days covering 50 events with 100 participants, followed by 1,500 hours of editing and 400 interviews.
The second edition of “Qadha” will be available for free on Shahid platform starting 13 November, spanning 10 episodes.
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