HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with President of BACA and team members who participated in the Biennale Architettura 2025
Manama, June 2 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Excellency Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), and members of the team who participated in the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia (Biennale Architettura 2025), at Gudaibiya Palace.
The meeting took place following the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pavilion being awarded Best National Participation at the Exhibition.
His Royal Highness highlighted that the Kingdom’s excellence across various fields is driven by the dedication of its national workforce, whose ambition and passion for success have consistently delivered both domestically and on the international stage. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister noted that these contributions continue to support the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also highlighted Bahrain’s efforts to adopt and implement innovative initiatives that reinforce its leading position and proactive participation in international cultural forums.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad expressed his pride in Bahrain receiving the award, which reflects the international community’s recognition of the country’s efforts towards urban development as well as addressing environmental challenges.
His Royal Highness expressed his gratitude to all those who contributed to the pavilion, commending their dedicated efforts that led to this achievement.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also commended the pavilion’s content and creativity, which reflect Bahrain’s identity, architectural heritage, and progressive vision in addressing global environmental challenges.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad reaffirmed Bahrain’s unwavering commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at developing sustainable solutions to tackle environmental issues.
His Royal Highness highlighted Bahrain’s rich and diverse architectural heritage, underlining the Kingdom’s commitment to preserving it for future generations and showcasing it to the international community through various initiatives and distinctive visions.
For his part, His Excellency Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, expressed his appreciation for His Royal Highness’ support of the Kingdom’s culture and antiquities sector.
HE Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed stated that this award reflects the support and patronage the sector receives from His Majesty the King, as well as the directives of His Royal Highness to strengthen Bahrain’s presence across various international forums.
HE General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, and HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, also attended the meeting.
