Manama:Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, conducted an inspection visit to the Bahrain International Show "Mara'ee 2026," held under the patronage of His Majesty the King from November 11 to 15.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Minister Al Mubarak emphasized that the show demonstrates the continued attention and support given to the agricultural and animal production sectors in the Kingdom by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, also contribute significantly to developing these sectors and enhancing sustainable food security.
The minister praised the inauguration of the exhibition by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, who attended on behalf of His Majesty the King. The presence and support of His Highness provide motivation to further develop the exhibition as a specialized platform for exchanging expertise and showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in these fields.
During his visit, Minister Al Mubarak toured various pavilions and sections of the exhibition, meeting with farmers, livestock breeders, and representatives of participating companies and institutions. He reviewed their products, initiatives, and the latest technologies and solutions aimed at enhancing the development and sustainability of agricultural and animal production methods.
On the visit's sidelines, the Minister honored Dr. Nabeel Al Balooshi of Kingdom University and Dr. Abdulraheem Matooq of the farms of Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa. These two were members of the judging panel for the "Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breed Award," recognized for their efforts in evaluating entries based on approved criteria.
Minister Al Mubarak highlighted the importance of such competitions in encouraging livestock breeders to adopt best practices, thereby improving production levels and quality. Additionally, the visit included an art exhibition and various events aimed at raising community awareness about the agricultural and animal production sectors and their role in supporting food security.
Minister Al Mubarak expressed his pride in the public engagement and interest shown by various societal segments, asserting that the success of "Mara'ee 2026" reflects national efforts and the cooperation of government entities, the private sector, institutions, companies, farmers, and livestock breeders.