Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Bahraini Ambassador to the US, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shaikha Marwa bint Rashid Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Fine Arts Society.
The MoU aimed at enhancing art and cultural cooperation, highlighting Bahraini art in international forums.
The MoU focuses on showcasing the works of a selection of Bahraini artists in fine art and photography at the headquarters of the Embassy of Bahrain in the US.
Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid praised the role of the Bahrain Fine Arts Society in achieving Bahrain’s vision of promoting the artistic movement.
He stressed the importance of arts as a means of communication and dialogue between different cultures, and its major role in documenting the history of and the identity of peoples.
Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid noted that signing the MoU was an opportunity to promote Bahraini art and its development and to shed light on the achievements of Bahraini artists and exchanging expertise and experiences with artists from other countries.
Shaikha Marwa bint Rashid commended the role of the Embassy of Bahrain to the US in enhancing communication and cooperation between the two peoples in all fields, including the cultural and artistic fields.
She added that displaying the artwork of Bahraini artists at the headquarters of the Embassy of Bahrain in the US will introduce Bahraini artists to the American audience.
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