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.

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.

HM briefed on digital library project

Posted Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:10

Manama, March 9 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Safriya Palace today Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi who gave an account on the royal digital library project, the first of its kind to be established in Bahrain in line with His Majesty's directives to place the kingdom at the forefront of nations in deploying Information technology in all fields.

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".

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.

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.

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.

Shaikha Mai receives Zaitouni

Posted Tue, 02/16/2010 - 19:31

Manama, Feb. 16 (BNA) Minister of Culture and Information Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa received today Tunisian ambassador to the Kingdom Khaled Al Zaitouni within the direction of the Ministry towards the openness to foreign cultures and experience different media in the countries of the Arab world, especially in the field of radio, television and the development of cooperation in various media fields.

Shaikha Mai is Key Speaker in Fifth Gulf - Euro Forum in Kuwait

Posted Tue, 02/16/2010 - 19:31

Manama, Feb. 16 (BNA) Minister of Culture and Information Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa received an official invitation from Kuwiati Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign affairs Dr. Shaikh Mohammed Sabah Al Salim Al Sabah to participate at the Fifth Gulf Euro Forum to be held in Kuwait from 7th to 8th of March 2010. Shaikha Mai will be a key speaker in the workshop titled "Gulf .. global brand.

HM King Hamad Receives a Cable of Thanks from Shaikha Mai

Posted Sun, 02/14/2010 - 18:26

Manama, Feb.14.(BNA)-- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received a cable of thanks from Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, the Head of the 11th Gulf Radio and Television Festival Organizing Committee.

Information about the National Action Charter Monument

Posted Sun, 02/14/2010 - 13:57

Manama, Feb. 14 (BNA) The National Charter Monument is the vision of a king and the story of a nation. It celebrates the evolution of democracy in Bahrain, from the early days to the present, and well into the future. It is a Monument built by the people of Bahrain, for which hundreds were consulted — from the highest in the land to everyday Bahrainis: men, women, and children.

Shaika Mai Hails the Wise Leadership's Support for the Gulf Radio and Television Festival

Posted Thu, 02/11/2010 - 19:34

Manama, Feb. 11. (BNA) – Culture and Information Minister and Head of the 11th edition of the Gulf Radio and Television Festival Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa today extended her sincere thanks and appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Premier Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander for their incessant support for the festival.

Shaikha Mai Leaves for Morocco

Posted Thu, 02/11/2010 - 18:43

Manama, Feb. 11. (BNA) – Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa today left for Morocco at the invitation of Moroccan Culture Minister Bensalem Hamich.

HRH Premier Receives Yemeni Minister

Posted Wed, 02/10/2010 - 17:30

Manama, Feb. 10. (BNA) – His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today received at his Majlis in Riffa Yemeni Information Minister Hassan Ahmed Al Loozi.

Shaika Mai Opens Bazaar

Posted Tue, 02/09/2010 - 19:02

Manama, Feb. 8. (BNA) – Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa today asserted the wise leadership's unlimited support for the media sector and keenness to consolidate cooperation between GCC states in order to improve and boost the production of the quality constructive and purposeful programmes.