01 February 2016
H.E Shaikha Mai Receives EDB Chief Executive
As part of its strategy to help develop the cultural scene in the Kingdom of Bahrain, H.E. Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, BACA president, received Chief Executive of the EDB Mr. Khalid Al Rumaihi on 31 January 2016. Ways and means of boosting cooperation and implementing future common projects with regard to culture infrastructure in the country was discussed.
H.E Shaikha Mai welcomed Mr. Al Rumaihi, praising the constructive continuous cooperation between Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities and Bahrain Economic Board. This cooperation has always been fruitful and has led to achievements and events such as the annual Spring of Culture festival which will start from the end of February until the end of April 2016. H.E also stressed the importance of culture in spearheading sustainable economic, tourism and social development programs. Bahrain’s deeply rooted history and ancient civilizations are the core basis for cultural tourism which contributes to a rich social development and identity awareness. H.E added that BACA is celebrating 2016 with many genuine cultural achievements and events as part of “Your Destination Bahrain” campaign program.
For his part, Mr. Khalid Al Rumaihi lauded landmark cultural and tourism achievements attained by Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities at the local, regional and international levels. He expressed Bahrain Economic Board’s constant readiness to cooperate with BACA and contribute to the cultural and tourist development in the Kingdom of Bahrain, hoping much success and uniqueness for the 11th Spring of Culture Festival 2016.
