In the presence of Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary-General of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD), and several artists and young creatives, Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, officially opened the Al Manara Art and Culture Space at the Muharraq Youth Centre on October 13 (BNA).
Youth Minister inaugurates Al Manara art and culture space at Muharraq Youth Centre
The opening represented a new phase in the ministry’s mission to create environments that encourage youth and foster their creativity while giving them chances to interact with art and culture in a vibrant, participatory environment.
“Al Manara reflects the ministry’s vision of connecting youth with the arts and providing a platform that encourages self-expression and creative growth,” the minister said in her remarks. According to her, the area embodies the vitality and creativity of Bahraini youth, enabling them to realize their creative aspirations via cooperation and ingenuity.
The minister took a tour of the venue’s amenities, which include a music corner, mural painting spaces, creative workshops, art exhibits, and the Wall of Creators, which honors young artists. She also went to the Suhad Café, where she spoke with young business owners, praising their effort and restating the ministry’s commitment to supporting initiatives that blend entrepreneurship with creativity.
With a variety of courses and events in disciplines like painting, music, photography, and design, the Al Manara facility will function as a center for art and culture. The program aims to promote artistic appreciation, showcase up-and-coming Bahraini artists, and create a creative community that links young people with professionals and established artists.
The minister emphasized that these kinds of programs are crucial to enhancing Bahrain’s cultural landscape, encouraging innovation as a catalyst for sustainable development, and increasing young people’s involvement in the arts.
