During the participation in the Global Forum for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Investment .. Minister of Social Development: Bahrain is recognized by its pioneering experience in the field of integ

15-05-2024

H.E. Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, participated in the 2nd edition of: “The Independent Living Initiative for People with Disabilities” and the Arab Productive Families Exhibition, as part of the activities of the 5th edition of the “Global Forum for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Investment,” organized by The League of Arab States General Secretariat , in coordination with the Union of Arab Chambers and the UNIDO Regional Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the sidelines of the Arab Summit in the Kingdom. In a speech by H.E. at the beginning of the forum’s work, he stressed the importance of the forum hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the presence and participation of brothers from Arab countries and representatives of related entities, organizations and parties concerned with social work, at a time when the Kingdom is hosting the Arab Summit in conjunction with the silver jubilee of the accession of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa AlKhalifa. The successor to the country’s king, takes over the reins of government, which is considered a fundamental opportunity to consolidate joint Arab action, within the framework of coordination and cooperation and to benefit from the successful experiences that have been achieved. He said that this Arab event is an important occasion to highlight the role of entrepreneurship in empowering individuals with disabilities and productive families, and enhancing their opportunities for active participation in a way that contributes to their economic empowerment and achieving their ambitions. He noted that the forum reflects the extent of the common commitment to achieving progress and sustainable development, and embodies the most important images. Partnership and cooperation between different sectors to achieve the desired goals, especially with regard to the energies and creativity of people with disabilities, from which we derive all determination and strength towards continuing to achieve the ambitions of this important group in society. He also pointed out during the speech that Bahrain is characterized by a pioneering experience in the field of integrated social policies between the governmental, private and private sectors, through a number of social and development initiatives and projects concerned with people with disabilities and productive families, which were launched in accordance with the vision of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain to work to build a Bahraini society based on integration. And cohesion, partnership and justice, in order to achieve for the Kingdom a distinguished regional and global position in the field of integrated social policies. He stressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness to support entrepreneurship in its various fields, and works to encourage creativity and innovation, as well as providing the appropriate environment for business growth and expanding its opportunities in society, in order to achieve the principles of justice, equality, and equal opportunities among all citizens in general. The forum included a number of speeches by Their Excellencies and Excellencies in the Arab countries, through which they stressed the importance of the forum, which comes in line with the work of the Arab Summit hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain, to consolidate joint cooperation towards achieving sustainable development goals and implementing the ambitious development visions of the Arab countries, as was done during The Arab event handed over prizes to the winners of the first edition of the Independent Living Initiative for people with disabilities, by relevant organizations and entities.