Al Amn Magazine # 162

15 APRIL 2023 to a country that is open to the world’s cultures, in addition to the comprehensive electronic openness that we are witnessing, which has become accessible to all. These circumstances and facts have their effects, in one way or another, which may be at the expense of identity, values,  and traditions.” He said identity is belonging, and national identity is achievement and pride, an achievement because it is based on the rules of national behaviour towards the elevation of the country and its progress. “It is the feeling of pride that we are Bahrainis. We have the identity of a people and a homeland, which is rooted in the collective memory of all components of Bahraini society. Our inspiring leadership inspires our pride in our identity. Our identity cannot be neglected, and our belonging is the source of our determination and strength. “Our belonging is our national honour, which we defend. Otherwise, how will we raise our children on a national approach? Will we raise a generation that abandons its patriotism and has no identity? We live in the homeland of identity, humanity, and tolerant values. I ask you to hold on to your national confidence and your national heritage, of good values and tradition, to be a trust for our future Bahraini generations. The Bahraini identity remains cherished and appreciated over time.” A discussion session was held on the latest 107 initiatives and the accomplishment of the national plan, approved by the cabinet on March 26, 2019.   His Excellency later launched the National Platform for Bahrain’s Experts of the Ministry of Labour in cooperation with the Information and e-Government Authority. The platform is one of the plan’s initiatives to appreciate local expertise. His Excellency honoured the committee’s former members for their efforts. In addition, he thanked all the contributors to the plan’s success.