Deputy Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, opened the Southern Governorate-A Reality and Aspirations” exhibition, in the presence of Interior Minister Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, ministers and officials.
The exhibition was organized by the Southern Governorate at the Sofitel Hotel in Zallaq, showcasing a number of projects and development programmes to serve citizens in the Southern Governorate and cater to their needs.
The Deputy Premier toured the exhibition and got updated on the governorate’s strategic urban development, housing and infrastructure schemes.
He underlined the key role played by the five governorates in Bahrain in fast-tracking development through their active participation in mapping out development plans that are consistent with Bahrain’s future vision.
He commended the Southern Governorate’s initiative in organizing the exhibition to explore innovative methods, promote planning for the furture and exploit available capabilities in the most optimum way to fulfill citizens’ aspirations for a better life.
He urged all governorates to take the initiative of the Southern Governorate as a model and work on determining their real needs and ways of catering to them in collaboration with relevant ministries and government bodies.
Southern Governor Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa described the exhibition as an opportunity to highlight the governorate’s role in carrying out citizen-oriented development projects in coordination with relevant parties.
He underscored partnership as key to success and development, adding that the exhibition is based on the leadership’s visionary policy in reaching out to citizens and catering to their needs.
He praised Bahrain’s achievements spearheaded by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, lauding the government’s efforts in this respect, led by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa as well as the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier.