Accra:Deputised by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, inaugurated the Bahrain International Show "Mara'ee 2026". The event underscores the Kingdom's dedication to advancing its development sectors.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Highness expressed gratitude to His Majesty the King for the opportunity to open the show and acknowledged the King's patronage and ongoing support. He also praised the efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in implementing the King's vision for national development and food security.
Shaikh Nasser highlighted the Kingdom's focus on the livestock and agricultural sectors as crucial to achieving sustainable development and food security. He commended governmental initiatives under the leadership of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister aimed at advancing agricultural, livestock, and marine sectors to bolster food security.
The opening ceremony included a speech by Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, who conveyed appreciation to His Majesty the King for his ongoing commitment to food security. The Minister also noted the historical significance of the exhibition, which aligns with Bahrain's tradition of agricultural shows dating back to the 1950s.
The event featured cultural performances and international participation, highlighting Bahrain's role in attracting specialized exhibitions. The show also included a conference on engineering and innovation for sustainable food security, bringing together experts to discuss the Kingdom's efforts toward achieving sustainable development goals.
Finally, Shaikh Nasser honored competition winners and supporting organizations, and an art exhibition showcased various creative works. The event concluded with His Highness expressing admiration for the artworks and the efforts behind the exhibition's organization.