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.

HM King Hamad receives message from Saudi Monarch

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 16:40

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.

Jordanian Acting FM Holds talks with Philippines FM

Posted Fri, 03/05/2010 - 17:14

Amman, Mar. 5. (BNA) Jordanian Culture Minister and Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Nabeeh Shaqam today held talks with the Philippines' Foreign Minister Alberto Romulo on ways of bolstering bilateral relations in all fields.

Muharraq Network website TV

Posted Fri, 03/05/2010 - 15:12

An announcement has been made by head of Muharraq Network website and published in local newspapers these days saying that the website had launched a TV channel, said Assistant Undersecretary for Publications and Printing at the Ministry of Culture and Information Dr. Abdullah Abdulrahman Yateem.

Chinese Band to present first festival shows Saturday

Posted Fri, 03/05/2010 - 14:58

Manama, March 5 (BNA) Part of the Spring of Culture Festival, My Dream, the Chinese Popular People with Special Needs Band will present a cultural show at the Cultural Hall on Saturday.

Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs Minister meets Tunisian Ambassador

Posted Tue, 03/02/2010 - 23:24

Manama, March 2 (BNA) Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs Minister Dr. Juma'a bin Ahmed Al Ka'abi met in his office today Tunisian Ambassador to Bahrain Khalid Al Zitouni to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Shaikha Mai attends opening of Spring of Culture Festival

Posted Mon, 03/01/2010 - 22:39

Manama, March 1 (BNA)—Bahrain's 5th Spring of Culture Festival, themed this year "More Than a Mere Festival", got underway today with a performance at the Cultural Hall by Shaikh Ebrahim Centre for Culture and Research which was held in the presence of the centre's Board of Trustees President Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa.

Riyadh hosts International book fair

Posted Mon, 03/01/2010 - 12:02

Riyadh, March. 1 (BNA) On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohieddin Khoja will open Riyadh International Book Fair 2010 on Tuesday, March 2.

HRH Princess Sabeeka Receives Members of the Gardens' Friends Campaign

Posted Sun, 02/28/2010 - 18:08

Manama, Feb. 28. (BNA) – Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and the Bahrain International Gardens Show Supreme Organising Committee Honorary President today received members of the Gardens' Friends campaign, in the presence of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs Minister Dr. Joma'a Al Ka'abi and the Capital Governorate Municipal Council Chairman Majeed Miled.

Shaikh Mai Attends the 3rd Arab Media Meeting in Cairo

Posted Thu, 02/25/2010 - 20:52

Cairo, Feb. 25. (BNA) – Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa attended at Cairo University the 3rd Arab Media Meeting for Youth as honourary guest.

Al Dhahrani Hails the Culture and Information Ministry's Efforts

Posted Wed, 02/24/2010 - 21:48

Manama, Feb. 24. (BNA) – The Representative s Council Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani today lauded the government's efforts to document the kingdom's rich history.

Shaikh Mai Congratulates Kuwait

Posted Wed, 02/24/2010 - 18:55

Manama, Feb. 24. (BNA) – Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa today congratulated Kuwaiti Amir, Government and people, marking Kuwait's National Day, praying Allah Almighty to protect Kuwait and wished it more security and prosperity under the wise leadership of Kuwaiti Amir Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.

A German and French Media Delegation Hails Bahraini Women's Experience

Posted Tue, 02/23/2010 - 19:59

Manama, Feb. 23. (BNA) – The Press and Foreign Media sector at the Culture and Information Ministry today hosted a French German Media delegation including journalists from the French Magazine "La Tribune," the German Magazine "Vogue" and the French Cultural Radio.

ODH Board Chairman Sawiris to Deliver a Lecture

Posted Wed, 02/17/2010 - 16:12

Manama, Feb. 17. (BNA) – Within the Investment in Culture Expo, currently held at the Bahrain National Museum Hall, the Ministry of Culture and Information will host on Saturday, February 20th the Orascom Development Holding (ODHN) Board Chairman and Chief Executive Egyptian businessman Samih Sawiris who will deliver a lecture on the Social Responsibility of Family Companies.

Awal Theatre Festival kicks off

Posted Tue, 02/16/2010 - 23:16

Manama, Feb. 16 (BNA)—The sixth annual Awal Theatre Festival kicked off today at the Cultural Hall under the patronage of Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa and will be running till February 24. The opening ceremony was attended by Culture and Information Ministry Under Secretary Mohammed Al Banki, Shura Council members, ambassadors, artists, authors and poets.