She stressed that Manama Old Souq Facelift Project will help revive the heritage sites which characterized the place in the era of late Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
She added that two offices for the Arab and International Tourism Organisations will be opened to further promote tourism in Bahrain. Besides, an information centre will be inaugurated to inform the public about cultural and recreational activities.
The Culture Minister asserted that the facelift project of Manama Old Souq will continue while preserving the historical identity of the place.
The project, she pointed out, is expected to be completed next March. Meanwhile, many old and well-known shops at Bab Al-Bahrain are set to open on January 27.
Shaikha Mai hailed His Royal Highness the Prime Minister’s visit to Muharraq Maternity Hospital, adding that she requested him to visit Al-Qaisariya Souq and he agreed. “The visit was spontaneous and had a great echo among citizens,” she emphasised.
Many businessmen expressed happiness about the facelift project of Manama Old Souq, pointing out that their businesses have been affected due to a delay in completing the project. They demanded a committee to be set up to follow up on minor issues.