Bahrain took centre-stage in Milan Expo 2015

Bahrain bagged silver medal for second best pavilion in the category of architecture, out of 150 countries, which took part in the Milan Expo 2015.

He hailed the performance, which, he said, proved the credentials of Bahrain’s architecture to compete alongside other countries and consolidate its landmark string of achievements and merits.

HM the King also congratulated Shaikha Mai on choosing the City of Muharraq as Capital of Islamic Culture for 2018. HM King Hamad underscored the importance of participating in such high- profile exhibitions. “It will provide a platform to build bridges of cooperation between states and people and promote Bahrain as a pioneering country which achieved economic, cultural and tourism strides.”