Al Mahmid Presents His New Book

Posted Fri, 03/19/2010 - 18:24

Manama, March 19. (BNA) Bahraini translator and plastic artist Abdulla Ahmed Al Mahmid lat night unveiled his translated book entitled "Roses from World Poetry" at the Information and Culture Ministry's pavillion at the 14th edition of the Bahrain International Book Fair.

HRH Premier Issues Two Edicts

Posted Fri, 03/19/2010 - 14:48

Manama, March 19. (BNA) His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued edicts 17 and 18 for the year 2010 appointing Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa as a member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport instead of HRH Premier's Court Minister and Mohammed Ghanim Al Sulaiti as an Archeology and Heritage Acting Director at the Information and Culture Ministry.

HM King Hamad Returns

Posted Thu, 03/18/2010 - 22:11

Manama, March 18. (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today returned home after attending the opening ceremony of the Saudi National Heritage and Culture Festival at the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Shaikha Mai receives owner of Al Ghalia company

Posted Thu, 03/18/2010 - 20:30

Manama, March 18 (BNA) Within the framework of boosting investment projects in the cultural field and integration between public and private companies, Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa received in her office today owner of Al Ghalia commercial company and businessman Mesha'al Al Jarallah.

HM King Hamad Returns

Posted Thu, 03/18/2010 - 19:05

Manama, March 18. (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today returned home after attending the opening ceremony of the Saudi National Heritage and Culture Festival at the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

HM King Hamad Returns

Posted Thu, 03/18/2010 - 17:55

Manama, March 18. (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today returned home after attending the opening ceremony of the Saudi National Heritage and Culture Festival at the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

HRH Premier deputizes Culture Minister to open Book Fair

Posted Wed, 03/17/2010 - 22:27

Manama, March 17 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa deputized today Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa to open Bahrain's 14th International Book Fair at Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.

HM King Hamad takes part in the opening ceremony of Al Janadriyah Festival

Posted Wed, 03/17/2010 - 20:57

Riyadh, March 17 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa took part today in the opening ceremony of the 25th National Heritage and Culture Festival organized every year by the Saudi National Guard in Al Janadriyah under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

HM King Hamad Arrives in Riyadh

Posted Wed, 03/17/2010 - 19:09

Riyadh, March 17. (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today arrived in Riyadh in compliance with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's invitation to HM to attend the inaugural ceremony of the National Heritage and Culture Festival organised annually by the Saudi National Guard at Al Janadriya region in order to revive the Arab Saudi heritage.

Southern Governor meets Municipalities Minister

Posted Tue, 03/16/2010 - 23:00

Manama, March 16 (BNA) Southern Governor and President of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa met in his office at the Governorate's building today with Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs Minister Dr Juma'a bin Ahmed Al Ka'abi.

Bahrain Grand Prix Profitable, Says Shaikh Fawaz

Posted Tue, 03/16/2010 - 19:23

Manama, March 16. (BNA) The General Organisation for Youth and Sport (GOYS) President Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa said that allowing the Bahraini Driver Hamad Al Fardan to take part in Renault's test races is just a first step towards having an Arab Bahraini F1 driver in the near future as one fruit of the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) which has helped spread the culture of motor sports in Bahrain and provided the youth with an opportunity to show their talents in this world sport.

Shaikha Mai opens exhibition

Posted Mon, 03/15/2010 - 22:11

Manama, March 15, (BNA) Culture and Information Minister and Board of Trustees Chairperson of Shaikh Ibrahim Centre for Culture and Research Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa opened today in Bin Matar Building in Muharraq an exhibition for international architect and Pritzker Prize laureate Zaha Hadid which showcased a collection of breath taking architectural designs.

Shaikha Mai unveils plans to boost cultural tourism

Posted Mon, 03/15/2010 - 22:11

Manama, March 15, (BNA) Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa unveiled today plans to boost cultural tourism in Bahrain through various projects carried out by the Culture and Information Ministry. The kingdom will be the Capital of Arab Culture in 2012, she said hailing the role of the youth in the cultural field.

HRH Premier to patronize opening of Bahrain International Book Fair

Posted Mon, 03/15/2010 - 22:10

Manama, March 15, (BNA) Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain's 14th annual International Book Fair, organized by the Culture and Information Ministry, will get underway next Wednesday at Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.

Under the Patronage of HRH Premier, Bahrain International Book Fair Will kick-start next March 17

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 21:00

Manama, Mar. 10. (BNA) Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Premier Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Culture and Information Ministry will organise the 14th Bahrain International Book Fair from March 17 to 27 at the Bahrain International Exhibitions and Conventions Centre.

Galumpha's Show Fascinating

Posted Tue, 03/09/2010 - 20:26

Manama, Mar. 8. (BNA) The American Galumpha band yesterday performed a show entitled "the Human Jungle Gym" at the Culture Hall.

Shaikha Mai receives Abdul Hakim Al Khayat

Posted Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:51

Manama, March 9 (BNA) To boost investment in cultural projects and integration between official establishments and the private sector, Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa received in her office today Chief Executive and Commissioned member of the Gulf Financing House Abdul Hakim Al Khayat.

Shaikha Mai patronizes architecture forum

Posted Tue, 03/09/2010 - 17:39

Manama, March 9 (BNA) Under the patronage of Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, the University of Bahrain (UoB) Architecture College organized today the second edition of the Students Architecture Forum themed "the Gulf Under the Microscope".

Cultural Hall will host "GALUMPHA " show

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 20:31

Manama, Mar. 8. (BNA) Within the Spring of Culture Festival, the Cultural Hall will host tomorrow the function of "the Human Jungle Gym" organised by the Culture and National Heritage Sector .

HM King Hamad receives message from Saudi Monarch

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 19:45

Manama, March 8, (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a written message from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud including an invitation to attend the opening of Al Janadriyah National Heritage and Culture Festival organized by the National Guard every year.