Bahrain will share its expertise in museum management, services and conservation as part of an agreement signed with the UAE.
Zayed National Museum, under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT) and Bahrain National Museum, part of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (Baca), have decided to co-ordinate in cultural fields as part of the deal.
The accord was signed by DCT Abu Dhabi chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak and Baca president Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.
Both parties will develop a series of exchange programmes and organise joint exhibitions in Bahrain and the UAE ‘to preserve and promote the collective culture of the Arabian Gulf region’.
They will also develop projects to improve the skills of museum curators and staff, and introduce targeted groups to the exhibits of the Zayed National Museum, anticipated to open this year, and Bahrain National Museum through a range of events, seminars and lectures.
The two sides further agreed to invite museum professionals from both sides to conduct historical and scientific research, exchange exhibits, and provide mutual training programmes for staff in conservation, preventive care and visitor services.
They will also offer mutual consulting services in various fields related to museum science and management.
Zayed National Museum celebrates the rich history, culture and stories of the UAE and the timeless values of the country’s Founding Father, the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. A 300,000-year-old stone tool found at Jebel Hafit in Al Ain will be among the treasures to be showcased at the facility.
“Working together with Bahrain, we are seizing a significant opportunity to learn from each other and identify new avenues to preserve and promote the collective culture of the Arabian Gulf region,” said Mr Mubarak.
“We are both safeguarding our proud cultural identity and longstanding traditions for our youth and the generations to come, as well as sharing it with our visitors and audiences around the world.”
Shaikh Khalifa praised the memorandum as a ‘pioneering step’ in strengthening cultural ties between both countries.
“This collaboration contributes to the exchange of knowledge and understanding of the region’s rich history, which extends over thousands of years,” he said.
“The memorandum reflects the Bahrain Museum’s commitment to preserving heritage and fostering interest in culture and museums, showcasing the historical dimensions and cultural depth of our two brotherly countries.”
The partnership seeks to enhance global awareness of the GCC’s cultural richness, and ensure future generations can connect with their identity and learn from their heritage and traditions.
Bahrain National Museum houses a permanent exhibition area, temporary exhibition halls, an art gallery, a lecture hall, gift shop and café.
The administrative offices, curatorial research areas, conservation laboratories, exhibition construction and collection storage areas are located in the administrative building.
The museum is the repository of 6,000 years of Bahrain’s history. The story of Bahrain comes to life in the Halls of Graves, Dilmun, Tylos and Islam, Customs and Traditions, Traditional Trades and Crafts, and Documents and Manuscripts.
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