Jordan, Bahrain discuss cultural relations

AMMAN — President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities Sheikha Mai Bint Mohammed Al Khalifa on Thursday highlighted the “deep-rooted” relations between Jordan and Bahrain.

Receiving Jordan’s Ambassador to Manama Rami Wreikat, Sheikha Mai and the diplomat discussed means to enhance cultural cooperation between the two kingdoms and the possibility of implementing joint cultural activities and projects, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Wreikat had a “first hand look” at Bahraini city Muharraq’s preparations to become the capital of Islamic culture next year, according to Petra.