MP Dr Munir Seroor proposed on October, 2026, that Youth City 2030 become a year-round Bahrain future skills training platform. The proposal would add Future Skills and Careers tracks covering AI, data, cyber security, fintech and other fields to prepare young people for future study and work.
Bahrain future skills tracks could run year-round
The proposal would expand Youth City 2030 beyond its main summer programme. Instead, smaller specialist programmes could operate during the rest of the year.
The planned tracks would cover AI, data, cyber security, financial technology, advanced manufacturing, space science, the green economy and creative industries. At the same time, participants would explore their interests before moving into skills training and practical work.
Youth City 2030 links training with industry
Companies and professional bodies could provide work projects, industry challenges and field training under the proposal. This would give participants opportunities to apply their skills through practical activities.
The tracks would also receive regular reviews. The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Labour Fund ‘Tamkeen’, the Ministry of Labour, universities, private companies and professional and technology organisations would provide input.
According to Dr Seroor, the approach would prepare young people before demand for new skills rises. He said training should look beyond jobs available today and focus on skills Bahrain’s economy may need in the future.
Bahrain future skills plan builds on existing scheme
Dr Seroor said Youth City 2030 already combines learning and training in science, technology, work skills, sport, culture, media, leadership and entrepreneurship. His proposal would build on that existing structure rather than establish a new body.
Summer would remain the programme’s main season. Meanwhile, specialist training could continue throughout the year.
The proposal also seeks to narrow the gap between young people’s skills and employer requirements. In addition, participants could receive support in making decisions about further study and employment.
Future careers could connect youth with jobs
Participants who perform well could be linked with training opportunities and job openings. Promising youth business ideas could also move into programmes that help develop them into businesses.
The proposal would therefore connect Bahrain future skills training with career development, vocational pathways and entrepreneurship. It would also involve employers and professional organisations in practical training.
Dr Seroor said the proposal would develop Youth City 2030 from a summer youth destination into a national platform focused on helping young people discover their abilities and build skills before entering the labour market.
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