Manama, Oct. 14 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today visited Awali Exhibition at the Bahrain National Museum which has been organised by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), in collaboration with Bapco Energies.
His Highness highlighted that the Kingdom's heritage is an integral part of national identity and a testament to the development witnessed across various fields, in line with the vision and aspirations 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.
His Highness affirmed the importance of preserving Bahrain’s national heritage, through the documentation of key historical milestones.
His Highness toured the exhibition’s key displays, which documents and highlight the historical significance of Awali and the development of its infrastructure and services.
The exhibition also encompassed the development of the Kingdom's energy sector since the discovery of oil and the progress achieved by the Kingdom across various fields.
In this regard, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman affirmed that the Awali Development Project, which received the blessings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, reflects the commitment to preserving the city’s distinctive architectural identity.
His Highness emphasised the importance of ensuring that future urban development seamlessly integrates new and existing neighbourhoods, creating a harmonious extension of the city that reflects the Kingdom’s rich cultural and architectural heritage.
His Highness also commended the efforts to document the eras of Bahrain’s history and development, highlighting its developmental, economic and social progress, preserving its legacy and ensuring that its national heritage remains an integral part of the collective memory of future generations.
His Highness also thanked the organisers of the exhibition, commending the efforts of BACA and Bapco Energies Group in highlighting the key milestones in Awali's rich history, as well as the significance in documenting the pioneering development of the Kingdom’s oil sector.
His Highness emphasised the importance of exhibitions and historical documentation initiatives in showcasing significant events and achievements.
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman concluded by expressing pride in the Kingdom’s national and cultural heritage.
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