Manama, Jan. 27 (BNA): Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Founder of the RAK Art Foundation, expressed his appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for inaugurating the Rashid bin Khalifa Art Collection exhibition, describing the gesture as a significant boost to Bahrain’s cultural and artistic sector.

Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa said that this inauguration reflects HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s commitment to supporting the arts and empowering culture as a means of reinforcing national identity, raising cultural awareness and supporting creative talent, contributing to an open and culturally engaged society.

He noted that the project will strengthen Bahrain’s position as a regional centre for cultural dialogue and contemporary creativity, and reflects the Kingdom’s vision of culture as a key pillar of sustainable development and international cultural exchange.

Located in Saar, the Rashid bin Khalifa Art Collection is a museum housing more than 260 modern and contemporary artworks from the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Iran, all drawn from the founder’s personal collection.

The collection presents a curated narrative that bridges heritage and innovation, highlighting the evolution and diversity of artistic expression in the region through its main and south wings, and offering a platform that connects tradition with contemporary artistic practice.

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