Bahrain Scientific Centre opened

Manama, Aug.5 (BNA): The Bahrain Scientific Centre for Sustainable Development Goals opened was opened today officially. His Majesty’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa inaugurated the centre, in the presence of minister and state officials. The newly-established milestone is the first hub of its kind in the world, that promotes the implementation of 17 sustainable development goals – a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations in 2015 and endorsed by the world leaders. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa toured different sections of the scientific centre and was informed about cutting edge equipment as well as the programmes which target the youth category. He hailed Bahrain’s landmark strides, ranking among advanced countries which promote the sustainable developments goals (SDGs) in the world. He paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, hailing his farsighted vision that promoted development and turned Bahrain into a model to emulate in the region. He commended His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister for translating the royal vision in the Government Action Plan (GAP). "Bahrain gives the priority to investing in youngsters and honing their skills, being the cornerstone to implement the sustainable development goals", he said. He underlined the initiatives which were launched, citing particularly the King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment to achieve the sustainable development goals.