25 June 2015
H.E Shaikha Mai receives EDB Chief Executive; Importance of culture in sustainable development highlighted
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 25 June 2015. The meeting focused on ways and means of boosting cooperation and implementing future common projects with regard to cultural infrastructure in the country.
H.E Shaikha Mai welcomed Mr. Al-Rumaihi, praising the continuous cooperation between Bahrain Authority for Culture & Archeology and Bahrain Economic Board, which has always been fruitful producing such achievements and events as the annual Spring of Culture festival. H.E stressed the importance of culture in the development of the economy, tourism, and sustainable social development. Bahrain’s deeply rooted history and ancient civilizations are the core basis for a cultural tourism, which would contribute to a rich social development and identity awareness.
For his part, Mr. Khalid Al Rumaihi lauded the landmark cultural and tourism achievements attained by Bahrain Authority for Culture & Archeology at the local, regional, and international levels. He expressed Bahrain Economic Board’s constant readiness to cooperate with BACA and contribute in the cultural and tourist development in the kingdom of Bahrain.
