Zayed National Museum, under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain National Museum, part of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and coordination in various cultural fields including conservation and museum management.

This agreement will facilitate the exchange of expertise and promote the rich historical heritage of both the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain, which spans thousands of years.

The memorandum wa s signed by Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, President of the BACA.

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, said, “Working together with the Kingdom of Bahrain, we are seizing a significant opportunity to learn from each other and identify new avenues to preserve and promote the collective culture of the Arabian Gulf region. We are both safeguarding our proud cultural identity and longstanding traditions for our youth and the generations to come, as well as sharing it with our visitors and audiences around the world.”

Relationship Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed said, “The strong relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates underscores the importance of this memorandum as a pioneering step in strengthening cooperation and cultural ties between our countries.