SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 02 Bolstering historic ties President El Sisi visits National

His Majesty and President El Sisi being received at the Bahrain National Museum. El Sisi writes in the VIP Visitor Book at the museum in the presence of His Majesty.

Bahrain National Museum President El Sisi wrote a HM the King and President and were briefed by (BACA) Khalifa on the exhibition and photos showcasing few• words in the VIP Visitor the unique Pearl Trail, which features on the Un- El• Sisi held cordial talks President Shaikha Mai bint Book. He expressed delight in esco list of World Heritage Sites. which centered on strong Mohammed Al Khalifa on the visiting the Bahrain National It is also the cornerstone of efforts aimed at historic relations binding renovating the old town in the governorate of exhibition and photos showcasing Museum, which is of the oldest in Bahrain and Egypt. the unique Pearl Trail, which . the Arabian Gulf region, where The Pearl Trail exhibition, being held at the features on the Unesco list Bahrain’s history is displayed. Bahrain National Museum, showcases the en- The two leaders toured the of World Heritage Sites. visioned architectural site through miniatures, • photos, studies conducted on the project. Shaikha Mai stressed the BACA drive to imple- ment the directives of HM the King to document is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Bahrain’s longstanding culture and civilization Khalifa and Egyptian President Abdel and protecting them as a source of inspiration for HFattah El Sisi on Thursday visited Bah- future generations. rain National Museum, in the presence of His President El Sisi wrote a few words in the VIP Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa Visitor Book. He expressed delight in visiting the bin Salman Al Khalifa. Bahrain National Museum, which is of the oldest They were received upon arrival to the mu- in the Arabian Gulf region, where Bahrain’s history seum by Bahrain Authority for Culture and is displayed. Antiquities (BACA) President Shaikha Mai He said the museum plays a vital role in dissem- bint Mohammed Al Khalifa and senior BACA inating culture and hosting cultural and artistic officials. shows from around the world. HM the King and President El Sisi held cor- It represents Bahrain’s efforts to preserve its dial talks which centered on strong historic heritage and civilisation, expressing his admi- relations binding Bahrain and Egypt. ration of the museum as a cultural masterpiece HM the King then hosted a dinner banquet in of a unique architectural design. He wished the honour of the Egyptian leader and the accom- Bahraini people further progress and prosperity panying delegation. under the royal leadership. The two leaders then toured the Bahrain HM the King and Egyptian President attended National Museum and were briefed by (BACA) an artistic night held to mark his visit to the President Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al museum.

Shaikha Mai receives His Majesty and President El Sisi at the museum.