Bahrain Launches Youth 365 Hub at Hamad Town Centre

Bahrain’s Minister of Youth Affairs, Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, formally opened the Youth 365 space at the Hamad Town Model Youth Centre, a facility managed by the Youth City Authority that aims to broaden opportunities for young Bahrainis. The initiative is designed to boost the international exposure of Bahraini youth and connect them with global programmes and opportunities facilitated through embassies and international missions in the Kingdom.

The Hamad Town Model Youth Centre is among a network of model youth hubs created under the direction of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports to provide comprehensive infrastructure supporting youth development. The centre already offers a wide range of amenities including a health club, swimming pool, fitness hall, sports halls, lecture hall, computer lab and both indoor and outdoor sports fields, reflecting its mandate to nurture talents, support holistic youth engagement and foster innovation.

Minister Tawfiqi described Youth 365 as an addition that underscores the ministry’s commitment to empower youth at all levels, including international engagement. She explained that the new space will serve as a dedicated gateway through which young Bahrainis can access overseas cultural, educational, and career-oriented opportunities, expanding their horizons beyond national boundaries.

Observers say the Youth 365 initiative dovetails with broader governmental efforts such as the Youth City 2030 project — an ambitious long-term strategy aimed at equipping youth with skills across leadership, creativity, arts, sports and entrepreneurship. The Youth City 2030 framework, previously supported by partnerships with international organisations, has already delivered hundreds of programmes and training opportunities designed to prepare Bahrain’s young generation to play a major role in national development.

The addition of Youth 365 is also expected to strengthen collaboration with foreign embassies and international organisations operating in Bahrain, offering structured platforms for exchange programmes, internships, cultural exposure and skills enhancement. Officials believe this will help youth develop global perspectives while retaining roots in their home country, contributing to social and economic growth.

Youth representatives present during the launch expressed optimism that Youth 365 could open doors to broader experiences. Several young attendees noted that having a formalised channel for international exposure — backed by a trusted national institution — may make it easier for them to engage in global dialogues, acquire new skills and access resources that were previously out of reach.