World Book Day: Three Bahraini writers honoured

Manama: Three pioneering Bahraini writers have been honoured in recognition of their intellectual and literary contributions.

Dr. Alawi Al-Hashemi, historian Khalil Al-Merrikhi and poet Ali Al-Sharqawi were the three writers honoured to mark the World Book Day.

Isa Cultural Centre Board of Trustees’ Deputy Chairman and Executive Director Dr. Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa honoured the three laureates, along with winners of children and youth cultural competitions.

The Ministry of Information Affairs seized the occasion to express readiness to print the honourees’ books in acknowledgement of their pioneering roles.