His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Honorary President of the Good Word Society and Undersecretary of the Cabinet Affairs Council, affirmed that the award is an annual testament to the wise directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the dedicated efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. These directives aim to strengthen the values of volunteering as a cornerstone of societal progress and development.
His Highness also commended the keenness of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the King's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, for elevating youth work in the Kingdom and encouraging young people to develop their field skills through volunteering.
The ceremony also witnessed the honoring of the award's sponsors: Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC), Al Bilad Newspaper, Al Ayam Newspaper, and Al Watan Newspaper.
"On this occasion, Mr. Hassan Buhazza, President of the Arab Voluntary Union and President of the Good Word Society, expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa for his gracious patronage of this award. This award truly reflects His Highness's pioneering role in supporting the advancement of voluntary work in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab world through his adoption of initiatives and proposals aimed at fostering a culture of volunteering and social solidarity. Mr. Buhazza commended His Highness's generous support and his continuous follow-up of the organizing committee's work, which embodies His Highness's keenness to honor and appreciate the Arab elite who contribute to serving their communities".
"He stated, 'The Good Word Society has been keen to activate its role through the programs and activities it organizes, serving various fields. Through its young cadres, the society has managed to expand and launch a comprehensive strategic plan that includes a large package of qualitative projects and initiatives in voluntary and development work. This has qualified it to win numerous local and Arab awards'".
"For their part, the honorees expressed their deep gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, the patron of the award, for this recognition and kind gesture, affirming that His Highness's award has become one of the most important Arab awards that contribute to consolidating the Kingdom of Bahrain's leading position as a beacon for voluntary work and a first-class incubator for volunteers'".
"His Highness stated, 'The directives and follow-up of His Highness the Father, Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Advisor to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, have had a profound impact on supporting the award throughout its journey, which has brought it to its distinguished position in the Arab circles. The keenness of His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, to honor the closing ceremony of our award is the greatest motivation to do more to serve our dear Kingdom and enhance its position at the regional and international levels in various fields'".
"His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Honorary President of the Good Word Society, delivered a keynote address at the ceremony attended by His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, marking the conclusion of the thirteenth edition of His Highness’s Award for Voluntary Work. This award, organized in collaboration with the Arab Voluntary Union, recognizes pioneering volunteers across the Arab world".
"In attendance at the ceremony were His Excellency Jamil bin Mohammed Humaidan, Minister of Labor; His Excellency Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Her Excellency Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs; His Excellency Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Arab Republic of Egypt; His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Muhammed Al Zubair, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Olympic Committee of the Sultanate of Oman; as well as numerous officials, distinguished figures, and media representatives".
"At the outset of his speech, His Highness extended a warm welcome to the attendees, reflecting on the award's noble objectives. He expressed gratitude for the invaluable contributions of volunteers to their communities and nations, and commended the award for keeping pace with the significant transformation in public perception of volunteer work and its noble mission".
"His Highness stated, 'The Kingdom of Bahrain has always been at the forefront of community service and volunteer work, leading by example with its remarkable achievements. This has contributed to solidifying the Kingdom's leading position as a civilized nation that upholds the values of humanity and solidarity, while encouraging initiatives aimed at achieving peace, security, and stability worldwide'".
"His Highness expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and the esteemed Ministers for gracing the closing ceremony with their presence. He also extended his thanks to the President and members of the Good Word Society and the Arab Voluntary Union for their dedicated efforts in serving the Arab community through volunteerism and humanitarian work. Furthermore, His Highness commended the contributions and support of the award's sponsors and all partners from the governmental, private, and civil society sectors, both domestically and internationally, for their pivotal role in shaping this Arab event and ensuring its continued success".
"Her Excellency Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, delivered a speech during the ceremony, commending the unwavering support of His Majesty the King, may God protect him, for the youth sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. She also expressed her appreciation for the follow-up of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, in advancing this vital sector. Furthermore, she praised the roles of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa in achieving progress for the youth sector, particularly in the field of volunteerism".
"Her Excellency highlighted the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa in promoting a culture of volunteerism in the Kingdom and the Arab world, which has positioned His Highness's award as one of the most prominent awards aimed at encouraging Arab youth and individuals to strengthen volunteerism in our communities".
"The ceremony witnessed the honoring of 15 distinguished figures who have pioneered voluntary work in the Arab world. This recognition is in appreciation of their outstanding contributions to humanitarian work and their pivotal role in fostering a culture of volunteerism. Among the distinguished honorees were His Excellency Mr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and His Excellency Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Their dedication and commitment have made a significant impact on the Arab region".
Abdulrahman Kanoo Company was awarded the His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Award for Community Leadership, in recognition of its significant contributions to the community through various initiatives and programs targeting different segments of Bahraini society, as well as its efforts in the fields of development and humanitarian work.
"In the category of non-governmental organizations winning His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Award for the Best Bahraini Voluntary Project, the Bahrain Deaf Society won first place for its Visual Center for Sign Language project. Bahrain Trust came in second with its Hospital School project, and the Isa Town Social Charity Society took third place for its Digital Transformation project. As for the category of volunteer teams and individuals, the Academy of Volunteer Paramedics team won first place, the Dream Big team from (Halq Behlmak) won second place, and the Amal Cloud Volunteer Team won third place for its Amal Cloud project".
