https://www.bna.bh/en/Bahrain News Agency RSS Feedshttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDvOLwTnHNM0g8fu5HLLh374%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDvOLwTnHNM0g8fu5HLLh374%3dThu, 15 Oct 2026 23:50:00 GMTManama, Oct. 15 (BNA): The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Bahrain, organised a concert entitled "Oud Night", performed by Bahraini artist Mohammed Al Bakri and featuring Chinese oud player Dr. Joo Zhao. The concert took place at the Cultural Hall as part of the 35th Bahrain International Music Festival.   The evening was held as part of the growing cultural relations...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjtLedmWRqmgayrjIUobhYQ%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjtLedmWRqmgayrjIUobhYQ%3dSat, 10 Oct 2026 00:36:00 GMTManama, Oct. 9 (BNA): The Bahrain Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Dr. Mubarak Najem, performed a selection of classical works at the Bahrain National Theatre, featuring compositions by internationally renowned composers. The programme included works by Rossini, Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky, bringing together compositions from different periods and traditions of classical music. Founded in 2022 by Bahraini Maestro Dr. Mubarak Najem, the orchestra comprises...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDq8lOE1o046qOp2FIvwM9Zs%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDq8lOE1o046qOp2FIvwM9Zs%3dThu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTManama, Oct. 8 (BNA):  The Cultural Hall of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Kingdom of Bahrain, hosted the cultural show "Hwa Laeng Yi" by Daehansaram as part of the 35th Bahrain International Music Festival.   The show explored different aspects of Korean performing arts, tracing influences from the Joseon era, a period of significant cultural and intellectual development, through...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhwR1oY7tQV2xWuVKeF1FwM%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhwR1oY7tQV2xWuVKeF1FwM%3dSun, 04 Oct 2026 23:17:00 GMTManama, Oct. 4 (BNA): The Cultural Hall of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Italian Republic in the Kingdom of Bahrain, hosted a concert by the Patrizio Destriere Quartet entitled "Portrait of Ennio: The Jazz Side of Ennio Morricone", as part of the 35th Bahrain International Music Festival, celebrating the legacy of renowned Italian composer Ennio Morricone.   Saxophonist Patrizio Destriere, with pianist Fernando...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDlagq7TiTC9duUz%2bN8ssf4c%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDlagq7TiTC9duUz%2bN8ssf4c%3dSat, 03 Oct 2026 14:08:00 GMTIstanbul, Oct. 3 (BNA):  Bahraini artist Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa presented his monumental work "Inhabited Crate" at the 21st edition of Contemporary Istanbul, at the invitation of International Art Fair Istanbul. The open steel grid structure, set on Tersane Istanbul’s historic waterfront overlooking the Golden Horn, invited visitors to move through it and experience shifting light and shadows. Located at a former shipbuilding site with more than four...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjioP3YCA01zgX2HQrDY1bQ%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjioP3YCA01zgX2HQrDY1bQ%3dSat, 03 Oct 2026 00:12:00 GMTManama, Oct. 2 (BNA): The 35th Bahrain International Music Festival, organised by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, opened with “Tithakernai”, a concert by singer and composer Khalid Alshaikh, accompanied by the Bahrain Music Band led by Maestro Dr. Zeyad Zaiman at the Bahrain National Theatre. Alshaikh presented a selection of works marking key moments in his career, alongside songs reflecting notable collaborations and contributions to Gulf music. The programme included...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmBSAlLOBnP7bnSev9uKulY%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmBSAlLOBnP7bnSev9uKulY%3dSat, 12 Sep 2026 11:57:00 GMTRiyadh, Sep. 12 (BNA):  Specialists in language, education and technology have underlined the need to strengthen Arabic's presence in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies by expanding high quality Arabic content, developing linguistic resources and investing in language technologies, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The calls come as countries increasingly invest in national language models and digital sovereignty, while Arabic's presence online remains limited...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpbG%2fw2VfcQs644%2b%2bsP5WSI%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpbG%2fw2VfcQs644%2b%2bsP5WSI%3dSat, 12 Sep 2026 03:46:00 GMTManama, Sep. 11 (BNA): The Bahrain Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Maestro Dr. Mubarak Najem, presented “Cinema and TV in Concert” at the Bahrain National Theatre, celebrating Arab and international music associated with film and television productions that have left a lasting impression on cultural memory. The concert opened with celebrated Arab and international compositions associated with prominent film and television productions, from the Arab world to Hollywood and Bollywood, in a...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDi%2fDOkd0HcELfcYSxjftd3E%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDi%2fDOkd0HcELfcYSxjftd3E%3dMon, 07 Sep 2026 22:55:00 GMTManama, Sep. 7 (BNA): The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Bahrain, will present the Chinese cultural show "Tree of Life" on Thursday, September 10, at 8pm at the Cultural Hall.   The evening is part of efforts to strengthen cultural exchange and communication between Bahrain and China, affirming the role of culture and the arts in strengthening friendship and cooperation...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDq9JnM%2b3Vc2J7UrYN6jJHGo%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDq9JnM%2b3Vc2J7UrYN6jJHGo%3dSun, 06 Sep 2026 12:54:00 GMTManama, Sep. 6 (BNA): The first edition of the Summer Art Show "Al Masyaf" concluded its ten-week programme at the Art Centre of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA). Held in collaboration with the Bahrain Arts Society, the exhibition provided a platform for artistic exploration and creative dialogue, bringing together established artists and new perspectives and practices in the visual arts.   The Show brought together a selection of pioneering and...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDlgnBZi5VC%2fJHECCCkEHzOg%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDlgnBZi5VC%2fJHECCCkEHzOg%3dFri, 28 Aug 2026 11:59:00 GMTMakkah, Aug. 28 (BNA): The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque is participating as a bronze sponsor at LEAP in Riyadh, showcasing smart facilities, digital twin applications and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the authority is presenting solutions for crowd management, smart maintenance, asset and energy management, private 5G networks and its Integrated Unified Operations Center. The...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgnjk9PXTiJIiDIm0fo1r9U%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgnjk9PXTiJIiDIm0fo1r9U%3dSun, 23 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMTManama, Aug. 23 (BNA): The Art Centre of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), in collaboration with the Bahrain Arts Society, continues its series of specialised art workshops as part of the programme held alongside the first edition of the "Almasyaf" Summer Art Show, which runs until September 5.   Through hands-on and interactive sessions, the workshops encourage participants to experiment with new techniques and create works that explore different...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDkxcUKdd3hpBpgqeeF2nR%2bY%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDkxcUKdd3hpBpgqeeF2nR%2bY%3dThu, 20 Aug 2026 15:12:00 GMTManama, Aug. 20 (BNA): The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) concluded the second edition of the Children's Cultural Programme, held at the Bahrain National Museum throughout July and August 2026. More than 100 children and young people of different age groups took part in a diverse programme of interactive activities spanning art, crafts, heritage and history, led by a distinguished group of trainers and specialists in museums and national heritage. The programme...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDnNnHWi%2bet%2fqzbKi8piEfbw%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDnNnHWi%2bet%2fqzbKi8piEfbw%3dThu, 06 Aug 2026 17:39:00 GMTNew York, Aug. 6 (BNA): As part of its efforts to strengthen engagement with audiences across the Arab world, World Monuments Fund (WMF) in the Arab States has introduced the first Arabic issue of its magazine, “Window Onto the World.” Published quarterly, the magazine serves as a specialised resource on cultural heritage preservation, providing readers, professionals, and heritage enthusiasts in the Arab world with access to a collection of stories and articles highlighting WMF’s projects and...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgNw0ggHRVHA4YBlj4StyYE%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgNw0ggHRVHA4YBlj4StyYE%3dWed, 05 Aug 2026 15:08:00 GMTManama, Aug. 5 (BNA): The Art Centre of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), in collaboration with the Bahrain Arts Society, announced the launch of an Interactive Art Education Programme, presented alongside the first edition of the "Almasyaf" Summer Art Show, currently taking place at the Centre. Running throughout August and early September, the programme will feature a series of specialised art workshops and guided tours designed to broaden creative horizons,...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDoTjxsSFm8p4YZcUJW6X9Ao%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDoTjxsSFm8p4YZcUJW6X9Ao%3dTue, 04 Aug 2026 14:56:00 GMTManama, Aug. 4 (BNA): The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) continues to present the second edition of the Children's Cultural Program throughout August at the Bahrain National Museum, affirming its commitment to strengthening children's and young people's connection to the Kingdom of Bahrain's cultural heritage while fostering a deeper appreciation of the national identity through engaging, interactive learning experiences.   The programme commenced with Tales from...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDn5QcpopLwTtoFvv9vB%2bFpI%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDn5QcpopLwTtoFvv9vB%2bFpI%3dThu, 30 Jul 2026 11:17:00 GMTManama, Jul. 30 (BNA): The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) concluded the fourth edition of the Young Artisan Programme, held throughout July at Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre. The closing ceremony was attended by Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Director General of Heritage at BACA. The programme attracted strong participation from children and young people and received positive feedback from participants and their parents, who commended the workshops for helping...https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrY7faMh%2fJn%2bagDCKcgvOLg%3dinfo@bna.bhhttps://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrY7faMh%2fJn%2bagDCKcgvOLg%3dTue, 21 Jul 2026 14:33:00 GMTThe Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) is set to launch the second edition of the Children's Cultural Program, which will take place over four consecutive weeks during July and August 2026 at the Bahrain National Museum. The program aims to foster children's awareness of Bahrain's history and cultural heritage through a series of engaging and interactive activities that nurture their artistic and intellectual development while strengthening their connection to the...