Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, underscored the ministry’s commitment to Bahrain Sports Day, recognizing its role in promoting public health, productivity, and sustainable development under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed commended the Cabinet’s decision, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to designate February 20, as a half-working day for government employees to engage in sports activities.

Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed also commended the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), in developing sports initiatives.

The minister emphasized the importance of promoting sports as a lifestyle to enhance public health and social well-being.