Manama: In line with the directive of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, a street in Muharraq Governorate was named after the late writer and poet Ali Abdulla Khalifa in recognition of his literary and cultural contributions.
According to Bahrain News Agency, a plaque bearing the late writer and poet's name was unveiled on the street in the presence of Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi, Minister of Information; Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai, Governor of Muharraq; Khalid Ali Al Qallaf, Director General of Muharraq Municipality; officials from the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA); and members of the family of the late Ali Abdulla Khalifa.
Dr. Al Noaimi stated that the directive reflects His Majesty the King's appreciation for the Kingdom of Bahrain's leading cultural and literary figures, as well as His Majesty's commitment to honoring national figures who have contributed to the country's cultural and intellectual life, highlighted Bahraini identity, and strengthened its presence.
The Information Minister commended Ali Abdulla Khalifa's distinguished literary and cultural contributions throughout his career and his rich creative legacy, which forms an important part of Bahrain's cultural memory. He noted that naming the street after Khalifa is a fitting tribute to a leading national literary figure who made a significant contribution to the Kingdom's cultural scene and the wider region.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of BACA, expressed appreciation for the royal directive, noting Ali Abdulla Khalifa's contribution to Bahrain's cultural and intellectual life. He emphasized the importance of preserving the names of cultural figures in the Kingdom's collective memory for future generations.
He added that Ali Abdulla Khalifa's close ties with various intellectual and cultural circles in Bahrain resulted in numerous cultural projects and initiatives that remain part of the country's heritage. His contributions to poetry, research, and institutional work continue to serve as an important reference for researchers and those interested in Bahraini heritage.
For his part, Al Mannai expressed appreciation for the directive, saying the honor reflects His Majesty's interest in culture and literature and in national figures who have contributed to Bahrain's cultural development.
He said naming a street in Muharraq after Ali Abdulla Khalifa carries particular significance, as he was a native of Muharraq who grew up among its old neighborhoods and drew much of his poetic and literary experience from its sea, environment, and popular heritage. Khalifa became one of the leading figures to preserve and pass on the memory of Muharraq and Bahrain to future generations, contributing to their cultural presence at Gulf, Arab, and international levels.
Al Mannai underscored that Muharraq takes particular pride in the honor, given Ali Abdulla Khalifa's place in its history and identity and the literary and cultural legacy he left behind. He added that the tribute reflects appreciation for a Bahraini figure who made a lasting contribution to the country's cultural development.