Praise for royal directives to restore Muharraq cultural and urban identity

TDT | Manama                                              

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Heads of local Majlises in Muharraq have lauded the keynote speech delivered by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa while opening the second session of the sixth Legislative Term of the National Assembly, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

In statements, they commended HM the King’s order to preserve the historical and cultural identity of Bahraini buildings and cities, as well as revive the Isa Al Kabeer Palace. They also praised His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s directives to government entities to activate the plan to maintain the historical and cultural identity of buildings and cities in Bahrain, as well as launch the Muharraq City Development Plan.

In this regard, Mohammed Al Jazzaf affirmed that HM the King’s directives reflect the constant royal interest in preserving Bahrain’s national identity and heritage, adding that the return of Muharraq citizens to their city proves keenness to maintain the authentic social and cultural aspect of Bahraini neighbourhoods.

Ibrahim Al-Doy expressed the delight of Muharraq citizens over the royal directives to take care of Bahrain’s cultural identity and civilisational heritage, in general, and that of Muharraq, in particular, given the iconic city’s rich national history in education and governance, in addition to its being the home to most well-known Bahraini families.

He also commended HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s directives to revamp Muharraq and maintain its distinguished deep-rooted identity. He added that Muharraq’s neighbourhoods have maintained the city’s identity, which is based on social harmony, coexistence and tolerance.

Mohammed Ibrahim Al Hiddi pointed out that the royal directives confirm the great position enjoyed by Muharraq in the hearts of Bahrainis, noting that the local citizens are still committed to the city’s long history and authentic values.