Under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa who deputized the Deputy Premier Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa the Ministry of Culture hosted a dinner banquet in honour of the participants in the launch of “Manama, Capital of Arab Culture 2012” celebrations under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
Shaikh Salman welcomed the guests of the country who included ministers of culture, thinkers and writers conveying to them the greetings of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and his appreciation for their participation in this important cultural event.
He also affirmed that this event reinforces the cultural movement witnessed by the Kingdom of Bahrain that is an extension to its history that is filled with thought and creativity.