“Al-Mustaqbal Youth” congratulates the leadership on the occasion of declaring Manama the capital of young entrepreneurs 2026

The Future Youth Association extended its highest congratulations and blessings to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the great king of the country, may God protect and preserve him, and to the esteemed government, on the occasion of declaring Manama the capital of young Arab entrepreneurs for the year 2026, considering this achievement a culmination of the national vision supporting youth, and consolidating the position of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a leading regional center in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation.

The Society expressed its deep appreciation for the presence and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Affairs.

Youth, for the ceremony organized by the Capital Governorate on this occasion, stressing that His Highness’s presence and continuous support constitute a great incentive for Bahraini youth to continue creativity and excellence in the entrepreneurship sector.

On this occasion, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Future Youth Society, Mr. Sabah Abdulrahman Al-Zayani, confirmed that declaring Manama the capital of young Arab entrepreneurs for the year 2026 represents an important national milestone, and reflects the progress and leadership that the Kingdom of Bahrain has achieved in empowering youth and enhancing the environment for innovation and entrepreneurship, in light of the unlimited support given by the wise leadership to this vital sector.

Al Zayani added that the presence and sponsorship of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for this event is not limited to being an honorary presence, but rather embodies a clear message of support that reflects His Highness’s firm interest in the youth as they are the primary engine of the national economy, and that their empowerment lies at the heart of the strategic vision of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Al Zayani said, “The presence of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness’s inspection of the accompanying exhibition reflect His Highness’s deep belief that youth are the primary driver of the national economy, and that supporting and empowering them is at the heart of the strategic vision of the Kingdom of Bahrain. This support also constitutes a major motivation for us at the Future Youth Association to enhance our initiatives in line with His Highness’s ambitious aspirations.”

He added, “From this standpoint, the Future Youth Association confirms its firm commitment to supporting entrepreneurship by periodically organizing the (MicroYouth) Forum, which is a program specifically designed to empower young people and owners of emerging projects, and provide an incubating environment for their ideas, so that they can be an active part of the economic system led by Manama as the capital of young Arab entrepreneurs.”

Al Zayani considered that choosing Manama for this title places a great national responsibility on civil society institutions to contribute to strengthening the position of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a regional center for innovation and entrepreneurship, noting that the “Micro Youth” Forum will witness, during its next sessions, expansion and development to keep pace with Manama’s hosting of this important Arab event in 2026.

At the conclusion of his statement, Al-Zayani stressed that the directives of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa will remain the compass that guides the association’s efforts in launching qualitative initiatives that serve the ambitious Bahraini youth and contribute to supporting their path towards excellence and leadership.