In a move reflecting confidence in the capabilities of Qatari youth and a commitment to nurturing a new generation of young leaders, Nawaf Mohammed al-Mudahka, chairman of Sumaisma and Al Daayen Youth Centre, entrusted two young men, Mubarak Sultan al-Kuwari and Mohammed Salman al-Mudahka, with the honour of opening the 15th edition of the Kashta Exhibition, which opened last week at the centre’s headquarters.
Al-Mudahka said the initiative reflects the centre’s approach to empowering young people and involving them in leadership positions and decision-making.
The two young men will manage the exhibition’s media campaign, oversee the preparation and organisation of the daily programme of events and activities, and actively participate in the exhibition’s overall management, including co-ordinating its programmes and monitoring their implementation.
He explained that Kashta has become an established youth and community tradition over more than 14 years, evolving into a platform that supports entrepreneurs and productive families while preserving Qatar’s authentic cultural heritage. He stressed that sustaining this success requires transferring experience and responsibilities to younger generations and giving them opportunities to lead youth initiatives and projects.
“We believe that young people do not learn leadership through words alone, but through trust, practical experience and taking responsibility,” he said.
“That is why we have decided to put our young people at the forefront, entrusting them with the honour of opening the
exhibition as well as the responsibility of managing and organising it,” a-Mudahka added.
“This will make Kashta a practical school for developing young leaders and a genuine opportunity for them to gain experience in planning, media, event management and decision-making.”
The centre’s chairman noted that the initiative aligns with the Ministry of Sports and Youth’s objectives of investing in the potential of young Qataris and strengthening their contribution to community development.
He added that the centre plans to expand young people’s participation in leading its programmes and initiatives in the coming period, ensuring their continuity and further development.
“Yesterday, Mr Sultan al-Kuwari laid the foundations of this legacy, building its first pillars through a vision and dedication that spanned more than 14 years. Today, we confidently pass the baton to our young people so they can continue this journey, preserve this authentic heritage and develop it for future generations,” al-Mudahka said.
“Previous generations created the beginnings, and our young people today will lead the future.”
