As part of the commitment to supporting national initiatives and youth empowerment:

A partnership between "Bahrainouna" and Al Baraka Islamic Bank to Support the activities of "Youth City 2030"

TDT | Manama

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Al Baraka Islamic Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced its collaboration with the Executive Office of the National Plan to Promote the Spirit of Belonging to the Nation and Reinforce the Values of Citizenship, "Bahrainouna", to support the activities of Youth City 2030. The collaboration reflects the Bank's continued commitment to contributing to national initiatives aimed at empowering the youth, enhancing their community participation, and reinforcing the values of belonging and citizenship.

This collaboration reaffirms Al Baraka Islamic Bank's established approach to social responsibility and sustainability, as well as its commitment to supporting national initiatives that generate a positive and lasting impact on society. It is also aligned with the Bank's ESG priorities and its role as an active partner in supporting programmed that develop young people's capabilities and provide them with meaningful educational and interactive experiences.

Through this partnership, Al Baraka Islamic Bank is engaging with the "Bahrainouna" pavilion at Youth City 2030, which aims to deliver an interactive experience that transforms the values and objectives of the National Plan into practical and engaging activities for young people. The experience combines interaction, challenge, discovery and teamwork. The Bank will also support a number of accompanying activities and events, in addition to providing Al Baraka Account prizes to winners during the programme, which runs from July 12 to August 20, 2026.

The partnership includes an interactive pavilion within Youth City 2030, offering an interactive experience that reinforces our national values and principles and achieves the objectives of the National Plan for Enhancing National Belonging and Instilling Citizenship Values through practical and interactive stations experienced by young people, combining interaction, challenge, discovery, and teamwork. It also includes support for a number of accompanying activities and events, in addition to providing Al Baraka Account prizes for winners of the events held during the program period extending from July 12 to August 20, 2026.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr Husain Yusuf Ateyah, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Al Baraka Islamic Bank, said: "At Al Baraka Islamic Bank, we believe that supporting national initiatives that invest in the potential of young people is an essential part of our social responsibility. Empowering future generations and strengthening their connection to the values of citizenship and national belonging contribute to building a more aware and cohesive society."

He added: "Our partnership with 'Bahrainouna' at Youth City 2030 builds on Al Baraka Islamic Bank's commitment to adopting initiatives that create a sustainable impact and align with our vision for sustainability and social responsibility. We continuously seek to collaborate with national entities to deliver experiences that enrich young people and support their future aspirations."

On her part, Ms Hala Ahmed Sulaiman, Director of the Executive Office of the National Plan "Bahrainouna", expressed her appreciation for this partnership and its role in working to implement and ensure the success of joint programs that serve the National Plan to Enhance National Belonging and consolidate the values of citizenship 'Bahrainouna' as part of the activities of Youth City 2030. Highlighting that represent an important element in achieving the plan's objectives and enhancing the participation of various national institutions."

She added that, through the 'Bahrainouna' pavilion, the Executive Office seeks to provide an interactive experience that translates national values into practical applications and gives young people the opportunity to learn, engage and acquire knowledge through innovative activities that combine enjoyment with meaningful benefits. She praised the support of Al Baraka Islamic Bank for this initiative, which reflects its role as a supportive partner for national and community programs."

For more information about Al Baraka Islamic Bank, please visit Al Baraka Islamic Bank's website at www.albaraka.bh, check out the bank's verified Instagram page, or call 13300400.