Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa last night attended the launch of the fourth edition of the Muharraq Nights Festival, held as part of the Celebrate Bahrain season.
Festivities take place along the Pearling Path, from Qal’at Bu Mahir to the Pearl Museum – Siyadi Majlis, celebrating the city’s rich and vibrant history.
Shaikh Mohammed affirmed that national festivals and events held in the kingdom are an important boost to tourism and the economy, highlighting that such events reflect the kingdom’s heritage and successes over the years thanks to the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He noted that the Muharraq Nights Festival is a prominent event within the Celebrate Bahrain season calendar, celebrating Bahrain’s identity and Muharraq’s longstanding heritage, and contributing to strengthening the kingdom’s position as an attractive regional tourist destination.
He highlighted that the ongoing success of these events and showcasing the kingdom’s rich culture and heritage reflect Bahrain’s commitment to boosting the tourism sector.
Shaikh Mohammed commended the outstanding organisation of the festival, expressing appreciation for the efforts of the organisers in highlighting Muharraq’s authentic cultural identity and reinforcing its presence as a vibrant cultural destination.
Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (Baca) President Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa expressed his sincere appreciation for Shaikh Mohammed’s attendance and continued support for the kingdom’s cultural and heritage events.
He affirmed that the festival has firmly established itself as one of the most prominent cultural events in Bahrain and the wider region, marking a significant moment within the cultural landscape of the kingdom and neighbouring countries.
Shaikh Khalifa noted that the festival represents an exceptional celebration of the historic city of Muharraq, reinforcing its role as a cultural beacon and its unique identity connected to the Pearling Path, inscribed on Unesco’s World Heritage List.
He highlighted that organising the festival as part of the Celebrate Bahrain season underscores the kingdom’s ongoing commitment to showcasing national heritage. He noted that Muharraq listed within Unesco’s Creative Cities Network continues to strengthen its cultural presence thanks to its living history and heritage assets, which make it a continually renewed centre of creativity on the global cultural map.
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