Inquiry about support for Bahrain artists and classification system

TDT | Manama                                                    

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Nancy Dina Eli Khudouri, a member of the Shura Council, directed a question to His Excellency Dr Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, the Minister of Information, regarding the encouragement and support of artists and the classification of art forms.

In her inquiry, Khudouri sought clarification on the measures taken by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information to support and encourage artists in their various fields and categories.

She inquired about the ministry’s future plans in this regard, including any strategies aimed at elevating the arts, supporting and nurturing the talents of artistic professionals in coordination with relevant entities.

Khudouri also raised questions about the care provided by the BACA to artistic professionals, ensuring a decent living within society. She inquired about the reasons that hinder the issuance of decisions that clearly define their social rights, guaranteeing a decent living and their legal rights, which ensure their protection in general and during times of crisis.

Furthermore, Khudouri questioned the existence of a classification system for artistic professions in the Kingdom of Bahrain. She asked about categorising different art forms, such as acting, directing, and composing, as well as classifying artists within each specific field into different levels.