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The Minister of Social Development meets the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Kingdom of Bahrain
28-07-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, received in his office, Ambassador Esen Çakıl, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Minister of Social Development welcomed the Ambassador, noting the friendship and cooperation relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Turkey, and the growth they are witnessing at various levels, stressing the importance of strengthening coordination frameworks and exchanging experiences in development fields related to the Ministry. During the meeting, a number of issues of common interest were discussed, as well as opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries and raise it to broader horizons to serve common interests.
The Minister of Social Development meets the Egyptian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain
26-07-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, received in his office, His Excellency Mr. Yasser Mohamed Shaaban, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Kingdom of Bahrain, to discuss strengthening aspects of joint cooperation in the development fields between the two sides. During the meeting, the Minister of Social Development welcomed the Egyptian ambassador, stressing the depth of the well-established fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the brotherly Arab Republic of Egypt, reviewing in this context the most prominent programs and projects offered by the Ministry to improve society, as well as joint projects between the two sides. For his part, the Ambassador affirmed the keenness of the Arab Republic of Egypt to enhance joint cooperation with the Kingdom of Bahrain in order to achieve bilateral interests, expressing readiness and aspiration to raise levels of cooperation and exchange of experiences between the two sides in the direction of enhancing qualitative expertise.
During a visit to the Muharraq Social Welfare .. The Minister of Social Development: Special attention to elderly and cooperation to strengthen the social services provided to them
24-07-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed the keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain to provide the best services and means of care for senior citizens to ensure a decent life for them, pointing out that the Ministry of Social Development pays special attention to the elderly group, and works to enhance their quality of life through the various services and projects it provides to this group, in implementation of the provisions of the National Strategy for the Elderly. This came during his inspection visit to the Muharraq Social Care Center, accompanied by a number of ministry officials and those in charge of the center, as the center also includes employees of the National Bank of Bahrain Center for the Elderly. During the visit, the minister praised the rehabilitation programs and services provided by qualified Bahraini cadres in accordance with the health and social care approach, stressing in this context the importance of ensuring the sustainability and development of all services to provide adequate care for senior citizens, as well as instilling a culture of social responsibility to enhance development services provided to various segments of society, pointing to the extent of its positive impact in supporting national efforts by embodying the values of volunteer work to support humanitarian and social projects and initiatives.
Minister of Social Development: a humanitarian and pioneering achievement in accordance with royal directives to preserve the rights of human dignity
21-07-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, raised his warmest congratulations and blessings to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, and to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the occasion of the Kingdom of Bahrain achieving the pioneering humanitarian achievement within the first category in the report of the US State Department on the classification of countries in the field of combating trafficking in persons for the fifth year in a row, which is the highest annual international classification in this field, stressing that this achievement is a product Follow the royal directives by adhering to the approach of preserving human rights and promoting their economic and social freedoms, respecting all relevant international charters and laws, as well as relying on the strategy of the comprehensive development process, the foundations of which were laid by His Majesty the Most High.
Minister Al-Asfour reviews the progress of work at the National Bank of Bahrain's home for the rehabilitation of disabled children
20-07-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, visited the National Bank of Bahrain Rehabilitation Home for Handicapped Children in Isa Town, where he inspected the conditions of inmates and beneficiaries of the care and rehabilitation services provided in this home of the Ministry. During the tour, the minister briefed on the progress of work in the house, which includes the shelter department and provides care services for (22) cases of permanent residence, as well as the qualifying department in the house and the Children's Center for Day Welfare, which is the number of beneficiaries in its qualifying ranks (36) students with determination from the age Severe and medium intellectual disability and cerebral palsy, and dual people with disabilities. The minister also listened to an explanation by the officials of the home about the types of services and care provided to the beneficiaries, with the aim of qualifying them and providing them with the necessary skills for self-reliance in their life affairs, in addition to providing aspects of care and rehabilitative, health, psychological and social services provided to this group. At the end of the visit, the Minister of Social Development praised the efforts made by the national forces in the home to contribute towards the development of society, stressing in this context the Ministry's keenness to provide the best services for people of determination, within the framework of implementing the general principles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which stipulate the right to participate in cultural life and leisure, entertainment and sports activities, and in implementation of the Ministry's strategic objectives aimed at developing social and rehabilitation integration services.
The Minister of Social Development praises the role of the Executive Office of the Council of Ministers of Labor and Social Affairs in promoting Gulf work
19-07-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, received today in his office, Dr. Amer bin Muhammad Al-Hajri, Director General of the Executive Office of the Council of Ministers of Labor and the Council of Ministers of Social Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council states. During the meeting, the unremitting efforts made by the Executive Office towards enhancing aspects of joint Gulf cooperation in the areas of protection and social care were reviewed, as well as the experiences of Gulf countries in the field of social policies. They also discussed ways of cooperation and coordination between the Ministry of Social Development and the Executive Office to promote sustainable development projects. For his part, Minister Al-Asfoor affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain's support for the efforts of the Executive Office and the provision of all facilities to consolidate the complementary march of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and its constant keenness to achieve the aspirations of the citizens of the Council towards joint Gulf action in various issues.
During his visit to the Child Protection Center in Al-Qudaibiya and Batelco Child Care Home.. Minister of Social Development: Safeguarding children’s rights is one of the main pillars of the ministry’
14-07-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed keenness to continue strengthening the social development system in the Kingdom of Bahrain, pointing out that safeguarding children's rights is one of the main pillars of the Ministry's efforts to protect them through a package of laws, policies and programs that support the goals of the comprehensive development process. This came during his visit to the Child Protection Center in Gudaibiya and the Batelco Child Care Home in the Seef area, affiliated to the Ministry of Social Development, to inspect the workflow and ensure the quality and efficiency of the government service provided, within the framework of a series of continuous field visits that His Excellency makes to various centers affiliated with the Ministry. During His Excellency's visit to the Child Protection Center, which works to protect children up to the age of 18 from all forms of abuse and neglect, the Minister met with officials and employees working in the center, and discussed with them a number of plans to develop work, in addition to the mechanism for assessing and following up cases of violence against children, and the measures taken in their regard, as the center directly receives all reports related to child abuse, in addition to cases transferred from the relevant authorities. His Excellency also listened to a briefing on the mechanism of receiving incoming calls on the free 998 child helpline, as the line works in complete confidentiality to guide and guide children, and provide appropriate options to solve their problems, in a way that contributes to preserving their rights and developing developmental services provided to children. During the inspection visit to the Batelco Child Care Home, which takes care of several categories of children, orphans and children from divided families up to the age of fifteen, and boys over the age of eighteen, the Minister was briefed on the main departments of the center, which operates around the clock, and was reassured that all the necessary supplies are available to keep the children in a safe and supportive environment for them. The Minister also discussed with those in charge of Batelco House the most prominent living, social, health, psychological and recreational services provided to children, directing his Excellency all workers to intensify efforts to enhance development programs and provide all requirements to improve the level of services provided to beneficiary groups of children.
During a visit to Far AlAman & Dar AlKarama Social Care.. Minister Al-Asfour: Continuing to strengthen the integrated social protection system for various individuals and families in the Kingdom
13-07-2022
His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, paid a field visit to Dar Al-Aman and Dar Al-Karama for Social Welfare affiliated to the Ministry, in order to see the progress of work in them, and to identify the needs and services provided by the two homes in order to strengthen the system of protection and social care for Bahraini individuals, families and residents. On this occasion, the Minister of Social Development affirmed the continued strengthening of the integrated social protection system for various individuals and families, citizens and residents, through specialized social institutions and temporary and alternative shelter centers, to achieve family stability and harmony, indicating that the Ministry seeks to provide many development services through community partnership programs with government and private sectors and civil society organizations. During his visit to Dar Al-Aman, which is run by the Bahraini Social Society, Al-Asfoor was briefed on the facilities of the home, and listened to a briefing on the role of the home in securing temporary shelter for individuals and families subjected to domestic violence, and for expatriate women, and the most important procedures related to this matter, in addition to the quality services provided by the home in the health, legal and social fields, as well as programs to support family harmony and rehabilitation. Al-Asfoor was also briefed on the services of Dar Al-Karama for Social Welfare, which is run by the Al-Hikma Association for retirees, and is concerned with providing protection and care for the targeted groups, during their stay in the home, by treating the problems that these individuals and families are exposed to, in addition to achieving social and psychological stability.
The Ministers of "Social Development" and "Health" pay an inspection visit to the Comprehensive Disability Complex to review plans for the development of service facilities and infrastructure
12-07-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, and Her Excellency Dr. Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan Jawad, Minister of Health, paid an inspection visit to the Comprehensive Disability Complex located in the A'ali area, with the aim of reviewing plans to develop service facilities and infrastructure in the complex, which would increase the efficiency of services and improve their quality in the service of citizens. At the beginning of the visit, the two ministers referred to the efficiency of the workers in the front lines of the medical cadres and support agencies who worked in the Al-Shamel field center as part of the national efforts to address the Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic, and maintained the quality of the medical services that were provided diligently and diligently, as they performed their work to the fullest extent, and provided the necessary support to medical teams in all work sites in the governorates of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the various stages of dealing with the pandemic. The two ministers were briefed on the buildings and facilities of the complex, which includes 9 buildings, built according to modern standards to provide the highest level of health, treatment and rehabilitation services within the Kingdom's health system. During the visit, His Excellency the Minister of Social Development confirmed that the establishment of the Comprehensive Disability Complex, which deals with people with determination, reflects the great interest they receive from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain , and the close follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, indicating the Ministry's determination to continue to prepare the health and social aspects and the necessary capabilities to provide the best ways to meet the needs of this important group and integrate them more into society, thus providing more opportunities for them. To participate in the national development efforts, adding that this complex is one of the largest development and service projects that were established in partnership and cooperation between the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Health, as it was built on an area of approximately three hectares. For her part, the Minister of Health affirmed that the Ministry is continuing to develop health services in the Kingdom of Bahrain in an integrated manner and to ensure their sustainability and improve their quality within the framework of the continuous pursuit towards achieving comprehensive health for all, referring to the strategic plans set that have achieved a series of qualitative achievements in the field of health care, noting the keenness to continue providing the best services with quality, efficiency and high competitiveness to keep pace with the latest medical developments and scientific studies and research in the treatment and rehabilitation fields for the benefit of all patients, explaining the permanent commitment to enhancing the pace of work and joint coordination between the concerned authorities in the complex in order to provide health services. Integration and efforts to develop the level of quality of services provided by the government to all. During the visit, the complex’s work system was reviewed, which is in line with the objectives for which it was established in order to improve the treatment and rehabilitation process in an integrated manner, as the complex is one of the largest specialized complexes and centers for people of determination in the Middle East, and specializes in treatment, care, education and rehabilitation of different groups such as Down syndrome, deafness and dumbness, autism, brain damage and mental illness, in addition to the presence of a number of other departments in it such as physiotherapy, psychological therapy, work therapy, a center for psychological support, and a center for measurement, evaluation and diagnosis.
They discussed ways to enhance opportunities for cooperation and exchange of experiences between the two countries.. The Minister of Social Development meets the British Ambassador for Bahrain
07-07-2022
His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, received this morning in his office, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Bahrain, His Excellency Mr. Roddy Darmond. During the meeting, Al-Asfoor hailed the historical friendship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, and reviewed a number of issues of common interest, expressing his aspiration towards more opportunities for cooperation and exchange of experiences in a way that supports the interests of the two friendly countries and their peoples in the areas of development, care, protection and social rehabilitation. For his part, His Excellency the Ambassador affirmed his keenness to continue efforts to strengthen cooperation between the two friendly countries, in order to consolidate the distinguished historical relations of friendship and cooperation that unite them.
Based on the royal directives and in implementation of the order of His Highness the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister.. Al-Asfour: An additional month’s amount of financial support for low-income fami
06-07-2022
Manama, July 06 (BNA): Based on the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the great King of Kindgom of Bahrain, to disburse an additional month of financial support to low-income families (expensive allowance) to counter the effects of rising global prices, and in implementation of the order of His Majesty His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the concerned authorities and the Ministry of Social Development to start disbursing the amounts to the beneficiaries and depositing them before the blessed Eid Al-Adha holiday. His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, confirmed that the Ministry has begun to take all measures It is necessary to spend an additional month of financial support for low-income families (expensive allowance), explaining that it will be deposited in the accounts of all beneficiaries tomorrow, Thursday, noting that the basic payment of all aspects of government support will be disbursed on time within the program to unify the date of disbursement of financial support. Al-Asfour praised the continuous royal patronage from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, indicating that the royal directives to disburse an additional month of financial support to low-income families (expensive allowance), confirms His Majesty's great interest And the continuous enhancement of the standard of living for citizens, in light of the intense and direct follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, to take into account the living conditions of citizens with limited income, and his constant endeavor to ensure a decent life for citizens. Al-Asfour said that the Ministry of Social Development has taken all technical and administrative measures to implement the royal directive and the order of His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to ensure that support reaches all beneficiaries through their bank accounts, in cooperation with all concerned parties, explaining that those who are eligible for social security assistance will benefit from the directives. High ownership, as they get automatically from the financial support (expensive allowance). Noting that the number of beneficiaries of financial support (expensive allowance) is 127,945 families.
During his meeting with the Minister of Health, Al-Asfour stresses the need to enhance effective and fruitful cooperation between the two ministries in the areas of caring for disabled and elderly
06-07-2022
His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, received in his office, His Excellency the Minister of Health, Ms. Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, in the presence of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Walid Khalifa Al-Manea, and the Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, Mr. Khaled Abdul Rahman Ishaq Al-Kooheji. During the meeting, the services provided to citizens in partnership between the two ministries were reviewed, and ways of developing and upgrading them were discussed, with the aim of achieving the highest possible quality of citizen service, especially for the category of people with disabilities (those with determination), and the category of senior citizens who are sponsored by the Ministry of Social Development in shelters, rehabilitation centers and day clubs for parental care. In this context, His Excellency the Minister of Social Development stressed the Ministry's keenness on the need to enhance effective and fruitful cooperation with the Ministry of Health in related fields, and to strive towards achieving common development and humanitarian goals between the two sides for the benefit of the country and the citizen. For her part, HE the Minister of Health expressed her appreciation for the efforts made by the Ministry of Social Development to strengthen the system of protection and social care, within the framework of implementing the directives of the esteemed government aimed at providing the best services to citizens.
he Ministers of "Works" and "Social Development" inspect the construction works of the Social Welfare Complex in Hamad Town
06-07-2022
His Excellency Engineer Ibrahim bin Hassan Al-Hawaj, Minister of Works, and His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, made an inspection tour of the project to establish the Social Welfare Complex in Hamad Town, in order to closely review the progress of work at the site. During the tour, His Excellency Eng. Ibrahim bin Hassan Al-Hawaj, Minister of Works, stressed the importance of continuing to advance the wheel of sustainable development in the Kingdom of Bahrain at all levels by working to strengthen the elements of the infrastructure in line with development developments, and achieve the goals of the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the great King of the country, may God preserve and preserve him, with the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him. Al-Hawaj said that the implementation of the Social Welfare Complex in Hamad Town comes within the framework of the continuous interest in the various service projects that the Ministry of Works is designing and supervising their implementation, adding that the final operating trials currently underway will be implemented in full swing, in preparation for the completion of the project and its handover to the Ministry of Social Development, where all construction works, internal and external finishes, and general site works in the project have been completed. Al-Hawaj indicated that all the requirements of the Ministry of Social Development were taken into account in designing the project, in addition to providing requirements and specifications for sustainability and green buildings and implementing a policy of rationalizing energy consumption to preserve the environment and natural resources. Treasures, prayer and guard rooms, toilets, administrative elements and an electrical substation. For his part, His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed that the Social Welfare Complex project in Hamad Town comes as an effective translation of the objectives of the Kingdom of Bahrain to develop developmental and social services at various levels and levels, according to His Majesty the King of the country, may God preserve and preserve him, to issue the Correctional Justice Law for Children and protect them from abuse, and in implementation of the government program headed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him. He said that the project achieves the objectives of the Ministry of Social Development by providing the best social, psychological and health care services through specialized social care centers in a way that contributes to improving the level of social service provided and rehabilitating the target groups for integration into society, which reflects positively on the development of Bahraini society and achieving sustainability and social welfare. In addition to all the accompanying services such as multi-purpose halls, a sports club, outdoor playgrounds, and other various service facilities that contribute to ensuring an easy living for the groups residing in the buildings of the complex. In a related context, Al-Asfoor praised the close and continuous cooperation with the Ministry of Works and the Kuwait Fund for Economic and Arab Development, by working as a team to achieve more achievements and projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
They discussed ways to enhance opportunities for cooperation and exchange of experiences between the two countries.. The Minister of Social Development meets Bahrain's ambassador of Saudi Arabia
03-07-2022
His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, received this morning in his office the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Sheikh Ali bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa. At the beginning of the meeting, His Excellency the Ambassador expressed his sincere congratulations to His Excellency Minister Al-Asfoor on the royal high trust of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and his appointment as Minister of Social Development, wishing him continued success in serving the country. For his part, Al-Asfoor hailed the well-established historical brotherly relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reviewing a number of issues of common interest, expressing his aspiration towards more opportunities for cooperation and exchange of experiences in a way that supports the interests of the two brotherly countries and their peoples in the fields of development, care, protection and social rehabilitation. For his part, the Ambassador praised the efforts of the Ministry of Social Development to improve the social services provided to citizens in the Kingdom of Bahrain, stressing keenness to continue efforts to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, in order to consolidate the distinguished fraternal and historical relations that unite them.
The Ministry of Social Development launches 27 summer programs in children's and youth clubs, both in presence and remotely
28-06-2022
The Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, Mr. Khaled Abdul Rahman Ishaq Al-Kooheji, announced the launch of children’s and youth clubs’ annual summer programs for this year 2022, over the coming months of July and August, in the Sharifa Al-Awadi Club for children and youth in Riffa, and the Muharraq and Sitra social centers, from During the participants’ attendance at the club’s headquarters or via visual communication technology, programs will be presented during the morning and evening periods from 10 am to 1 pm and from 4 pm to 6 pm, with Sundays and Tuesdays allocated for girls and Mondays and Wednesdays for boys. The clubs offer 27 programs and workshops during the summer period, in line with the various desires of children and youth, which include several targeted programs and activities in the fields of technology, cooking, sports, arts, oases of faith, science, literature, robotics, and national heritage, with the aim of developing talents and skills. For children and young adults, satisfy their desires for love of learning and exploration, and provide them with the appropriate opportunity in an attempt to organize ways and means of investing time, as well as improving and developing their thinking and culture. On this occasion, Al-Kooheji affirmed the Ministry's keenness to provide a suitable environment for the development of the personality of children and young people, and to refine their literary and scientific talents throughout the year, especially during the school holidays season, by equipping clubs concerned with the best educational and entertainment means to develop the culture of Bahraini children and youth from the age of 7 to 18 years. years, stressing in this context that the programs that attract children make them gather around the clubs permanently, especially since the clubs accommodate a large number of participants throughout the year, embrace them and contribute to the development of their creative skills, and make their parents more reassured that they are in a knowledge station, indicating that the summer programs that Organized by clubs annually, this category receives a great turnout, as they take the initiative to attend and choose activities and programs according to their desires and interests. The Ministry of Social Development invites Bahraini families to involve their children in these targeted programs and activities, by registering them in children's and youth clubs. Those wishing to participate in summer programs must register via the Ministry's website www.mlsd.gov.bh.
During his H.E meeting with Shura Member .. Al-Asfour praises the positive relations between the executive and legislative authorities
27-06-2022
His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, received in his office a member of the Shura Council, Chairman of the Council's Youth Affairs Committee, Mr. Reda Ibrahim Munfardi. At the outset of the meeting, Munfardi congratulated Al-Asfoor on the royal high trust of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, wishing him success in performing his new duties, and continuing work and giving to advance the developmental and social field in the Ministry of Social Development. . In turn, Al-Asfoor praised the important role played by the Shura Council in serving the nation and the citizen by strengthening cooperation between the executive and legislative authorities. During the meeting, a number of issues related to development and social affairs were reviewed, which focus on initiatives to enhance services provided by the Ministry of Social Development to various segments. Society in the areas of development, protection and care in the interest of the citizen. For his part, Monfardi praised the efforts of the Ministry of Social Development, stressing the importance of the development projects implemented by the Ministry, which aim to provide the best services to Bahraini individuals and families to ensure a decent and safe life for them.
On the occasion of the International Day for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.. Al-Asfour: The Ministry's support for owners of micro-enterprises contributed to the economic empowerment of producti
26-06-2022
The Kingdom of Bahrain participates with the countries of the world in the annual celebration on the occasion of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day, which falls on June 27 of each year. And facilitating measures aimed at strengthening support for these projects, in addition to overcoming all obstacles facing their owners. This year’s topic revolved around the facilities provided by governments in order to ensure the continuity of small and medium enterprises to limit the effects of the outbreak of the Corona pandemic during the past two years. On this occasion, His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain's keenness to promote the projects of micro, small and medium enterprises, due to their vital role in achieving the goals of sustainable development, especially in the field of promoting innovation and creativity and providing decent work for all. In implementation of the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and with the support and support of His Royal Highness, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. With regard to the theme of the International Day for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises for this year about the facilities provided by governments in order to ensure the continuity of small and medium enterprises to limit the effects that resulted from the outbreak of the Corona pandemic during the past two years, Al-Asfoor referred to the financial package launched by the Kingdom of Bahrain at a value of 4.3 billion. A Bahraini dinar to face the economic repercussions of the Corona virus at the local level, since the start of the pandemic, in order to achieve sustainable health and safety for citizens and residents and the continuation of the state’s programs and its work in the field of sustainable development, and from that the state guarantees the support of many sectors, including support for self-employed workers and owners of medium enterprises And small and productive families. Al-Asfoor said that the Ministry of Social Development continued its path in supporting productive families through a step-by-step program for home projects, which provided support to owners of home projects, by giving them the opportunity to work from home, while providing for their needs during the period of the pandemic, and the program continues to provide many advantages that It guarantees them many advantages for developing their own projects and qualifying them towards entrepreneurship and moving from the circle of relying on social assistance to the circle of producers and economically dependent on their projects to provide their living needs, noting that 62 productive families or entrepreneurs have become owners of commercial records. The services provided to the members of the Step for Home Projects program consisted of providing free legal cover, in coordination with the relevant authorities, as more than 1,400 entries for working from home were issued since 2010, in addition to marketing in various “hypermarket” centers and participating in local exhibitions. And international, and electronic marketing through commercial platforms, and the provision of professional specialized training at the Design and Innovation Center and the Center of Excellence for the development of microenterprises at the administrative and production levels, in addition to benefiting from the voluntary insurance program at the General Authority for Social Insurance, in addition to the training courses provided in the affiliated social development centers. The ministry is dedicated to all segments of society throughout the year, from which more than 23,000 trainees benefited during the year 2021. His Excellency the Minister of Social Development referred to the important role played by the Family House for Microfinance (formerly the Family Bank) in enabling citizens with limited income and owners of micro and small projects, including those affiliated with the Step Home Projects Program, to finance their projects in accordance with the principles of Islamic law. Where it has provided its services (since the beginning of its establishment in 2009) to more than 6,000 Bahraini individuals and families, with an amount of approximately 15,000 Bahraini Dinars, in an integrated role with the system of services provided by the esteemed government and the entities supporting small and medium enterprises in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Ministry of Social Development affirms the Kingdom of Bahrain's qualified national competencies, and its constant keenness to provide entrepreneurs and small and micro enterprises with job opportunities, economic growth and expansion of their scope of work, in accordance with legal frameworks, noting the importance of expanding the base of beneficiaries of the Step by Step program for home projects, which is added To the balance of leadership in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Minister of Social Development and AlQaaed hang the Golden Shield at the Muharraq Social Development Center
24-06-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, accompanied by Mr. Muhammad Ali Al-Qaed, CEO of the Information and e-Government Authority and Chairman of the Government Service Centers Evaluation Committee, visited the Muharraq Social Center, in order to hang the golden shield on the occasion of the center obtaining the golden category classification within the evaluation program Government service centers "Taqeem 3". On this occasion, the Minister of Social Development praised the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to promote excellence and quality in productivity and the efficiency of institutional performance in its comprehensive concept, thus contributing to the development of government services provided through service centers to become the highest levels of efficiency. effectiveness, and raise the performance of government agencies to competitive levels. The minister affirmed that this victory comes as a culmination of the distinguished efforts made by those in charge of the center, and their commitment to the observations and standards of the Government Centers Evaluation Committee, which contributed to the Muharraq Social Center obtaining this honorable classification, praising in this context the “Taqeem” program that enjoys the support of His Royal Highness and Crown The Covenant is the Prime Minister, who contributed positively to the development of the system of protection, care and social development services. The Minister expressed his pride and honor for His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in honoring the Muharraq Social Center of the Ministry of Social Development, among the government service centers that have been classified as the golden category within the evaluation program for government service centers "Taqeem 3", which is considered a motivation To continue to achieve more excellence and achievement with the highest levels of efficiency and effectiveness, community service and the development of individuals of various groups, in a way that contributes to achieving sustainable development and raising the competitiveness of the national economy. It is worth noting that in addition to winning the Muharraq Social Center within the golden category in the “Taqyeem 3” program, the Abdullah Bin Yousef Fakhro Social Center affiliated to the Ministry of Social Development also won within the silver category classification in the same program, which constitutes an incentive for the rest of the customer service centers. To provide pioneering and quality services and initiatives to citizens and residents, using the latest electronic systems
Inclusion of the Kingdom of Bahrain for the first time among the top ten countries in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022
22-06-2022
المنامة في 22 يونيو / بنا / أُدرجت مملكة البحرين للمرة الأولى في الكتاب السنوي للتنافسية العالمية 2022 الصادر عن مركز التنافسية العالمي التابع للمعهد الدولي للتنمية الإدارية IMD، والذي يقيّم كفاءة البلدان في إدارة مواردها لتحقيق الازدهار، حيث تمّ تصنيف مملكة البحرين ضمن الدول العشر الأولى في 56 مؤشراً يقيس مجالات مختلفة. ومن أبرز أوجه تنافسية المملكة حسب التقرير، مهارات القوى العاملة، حيث جاءت المملكة في المركز الرابع عالمياً بمؤشر كفاءة المديرين والخامس عالمياً في مهارة القوى العاملة.
The Minister of Social Development assumes his duties and confirms the keenness to continue building on the achievements
16-06-2022
ة في 16 يونيو /بنا/ التقى سعادة السيد جميل بن محمد علي حميدان، وزير العمل، بسعادة السيد أسامة بن أحمد خلف العصفور، وزير التنمية الاجتماعية، وذلك لتسلّيمه مهام وزارة التنمية الاجتماعية. وخلال اللقاء أعرب سعادة السيد جميل بن محمد علي حميدان عن خالص التهاني إلى سعادة السيد أسامة بن أحمد خلف العصفور بمناسبة حصوله على الثقة الملكية السامية من حضرة صاحب الجلالة الملك حمد بن عيسى آل خليفة، ملك البلاد المعظم حفظه الله ورعاه، معرباً عن تمنياته للسيد أسامة العصفور بالتوفيق والنجاح في مهامه، ومعرباً عن شكره لكافة العاملين في وزارة التنمية الاجتماعية على الجهود الكبيرة التي بذلوها طوال الفترة الماضية في سبيل تحقيق الأهداف الموضوعة والارتقاء بمنظومة التنمية الاجتماعية. ومن جانبه؛ أشاد سعادة السيد أسامة بن أحمد خلف العصفور، وزير التنمية الاجتماعية، بالجهود التي بذلها سعادة السيد جميل بن محمد علي حميدان أثناء توليه قيادة الوزارة وتنفيذه العديد من المبادرات التي ساهمت في تطوير منظومة خدمات الحماية والرعاية والتنمية الاجتماعية، مؤكداً حرصه على مواصلة ما تحقق من إنجازات، والبناء عليها خلال الفترة المقبلة، بما يصب في صالح الوطن والمواطنين، في ظل المسيرة التنموية الشاملة بقيادة حضرة صاحب الجلالة ملك البلاد المعظم، حفظه الله رعاه، وبدعم من صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير سلمان بن حمد آل خليفة ولي العهد رئيس مجلس الوزراء، حفظه الله. م.ع.ج/ع - م بنا 1654 جمت 16/06/2022