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Overview

A request to register youth empowerment centers and organizations must be submitted according to the registration conditions and mechanisms, in addition to the criteria of the model regulations for centers and organizations supervised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs.

• The area or governorate where the center, organization, or association is located must need a youth entity. The ministry can refuse registration if another similar entity exists.
• A suitable headquarters for administrative activities and service activities must be provided, along with an area for cultural and sports activities.
• The nature of the youth entity to be established must be defined, specifying its type (social, sports), main objectives, type and field of activity, means of achieving these objectives, geographical scope, and its administration center must be located in Bahrain.
• The name of the youth entity must be complete without abbreviation.
• The name must reflect the area or village or governorate it represents, subject to ministry approval. The entity cannot use a name or logo that confuses it with other entities. This name will be used in all correspondence and transactions, and it cannot be changed or modified without prior approval from the ministry.
• The financial resources of the youth entity and how they will be utilized and managed must be detailed.
• Documents to register the youth entity must be submitted to the Support and Services Administration at the ministry, and the registration request must be signed by the founding members of the assembly.
• According to Article 8 of the Associations Law, two copies in Arabic of the association's bylaws must be signed by the founders, and if in a foreign language, the original copy must be attached, along with two copies of the founding committee's meeting minutes with their details, and a registration fee of 10 dinars (which may be increased with the minister's approval).

Required Documents:

• Official letter of registration from the applicant.
• Power of attorney letter for the person authorized to follow up the procedures.
• Minutes of the first founding meeting.
• Copies of the identity cards of the founders.
• Objectives of establishing the center or organization and internal structure.
• A draft of the bylaws.

Requirements for Active Members:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must enjoy civil rights and must not have been convicted of a crime against honor and integrity unless their rights have been restored.
• Must not be affiliated with any political or private association.
• Must pay the prescribed registration and subscription fees.

Requirements for Board Members:

• Must be a Bahraini national, enjoying civil and political rights, and must not have been convicted of a crime against honor and integrity unless their rights have been restored.
• Must be able to read and write in Arabic.
• Must not be affiliated with any political or private association.
• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of elections.
• Must reside in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Must not be among those employed in paid positions in training or sports administration.
• Must have an interest in social, cultural, or sports activities and have previous experience in one of these fields.
• Additionally, candidates for the presidency of the board must possess an academic qualification or relevant management experience as evidenced.