HRH Prince Salman hails culture and antiquities sector achievements

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has emphasised the importance of the culture and antiquities sector in showcasing Bahrain’s identity and history.

He commended the sector’s wide-ranging achievements including the registration of a number of Bahraini heritage monuments on the World Heritage List.

HRH Prince Salman was speaking as he met yesterday met with HE Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness commended Shaikha Mai for her commitment during her tenure as President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) and her contributions to strengthening Bahrain’s cultural and historical position globally.

Shaikha Mai expressed her appreciation to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for his support in the culture and antiquities sector, which is vital to the sector’s success in achieving its goals.