Baku:His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa visited the Awali Exhibition at the Bahrain National Museum. The event was organized by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) in collaboration with Bapco Energies.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Highness highlighted the importance of Bahrain's heritage as an essential component of national identity and a reflection of the country's development across various fields. This aligns with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
During his visit, Shaikh Mohammed toured the exhibition's key displays, which document the historical significance of Awali and the evolution of its infrastructure and services. The exhibition also presents the development of Bahrain's energy sector since the discovery of oil and the progress achieved by the Kingdom in various areas.
His Highness noted that the Awali Development Project, endorsed by His Majesty King Hamad, demonstrates a commitment to preserving the city's unique architectural identity. He stressed the importance of integrating future urban developments with existing neighborhoods to create a harmonious extension that reflects Bahrain's cultural and architectural heritage.
Shaikh Mohammed also praised the efforts to document Bahrain's history and development, emphasizing the need to preserve the Kingdom's legacy for future generations. He commended BACA and Bapco Energies Group for their role in highlighting Awali's history and the development of the oil sector.
In conclusion, His Highness expressed pride in Bahrain's national and cultural heritage and underlined the value of exhibitions and historical documentation in showcasing the Kingdom's significant achievements.