Third WorldSkills GCC Competition opened in Bahrain

By Bahrain News Agency

Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa patronized the Opening Ceremony of the third WorldSkills GCC Competition at Isa Cultural Centre, Manama, Bahrain.

The Opening Ceremony was attended by Education Minister Dr Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Secretary-General Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani.

Dr Al-Nuaimi addressed the event, thanking Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa for patronzsing the Competition, which reflects Bahrain's keenness on promoting youth.

He highlighted Bahrain's drive to upgrade technical education in Bahrain in partnership with official and private sector enterprises.

He also underlined efforts to benefit from international expertise, stressing particularly cooperation with the Paris-based United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Dr Al-Nuaimi then declared the third WorldSkills GCC Competition opened, wishing all the participants success in this gathering which brings together GCC youth.

The Opening Ceremony featured a festival titled "Homeland For All", reflecting Bahrain and GCC joint heritage.

The Interior Ministry band also contributed to the opening ceremony staging a musical show.
An exhibition showcasing productive families' items is also being held on the sidelines of the third WorldSkills GCC Competition.

The Competitors will compete in several skills, including IT Software, Welding, Web Design, Graphic Design, Automobile Technology, Electrical Installation, Mobile Robotics and IT Network Administration.

A exhibition titled "Skills Expo 2013" is also being held as part of the third WorldSkills GCC Competition, which will conclude on 2 April.