Former Nobel Peace Prize delegation visits, heritage sites

A delegation of former Presidents and Heads of organisations who won the Nobel Peace Prize, currently on a visit to the kingdom, today paid visits to a number of heritage sites, landmarks and vital development projects in the kingdom.

Cabinet Affairs Minister, Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Mutawa, and Shaikh Hussam bin Isa Al Khalifa accompanied the delegation during the tour.

Members of the delegation toured the “Khalifa Town” housing project in the Southern Governorate, and were informed about its facilities, modern services and construction design combining Bahraini heritage and modern architectural styles.

They were also briefed about the project’s importance in supporting the kingdom’s policies and the government’s plans to meet the citizens’ housing needs.

They voiced admiration for the “Khalifa Town”, noting that the tour provided them with an opportunity to be informed closely about the tremendous efforts being exerted by the Kingdom of Bahrain to achieve a housing and urban boom, commensurate with the advanced status the country enjoys at the international level in the field of human development.

They stressed that the government, under the leadership of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, has achieved many success stories in the field of sustainable development which earned the admiration and appreciation of international organisations, adding that the civilisational, urban and housing boom currently witnessed by the kingdom is a living proof of its landmark achievements in various fields.

Members of the delegation then visited the “Gravity Indoor Skydiving” building in Zallaq, and were informed by its General Manager, Khawla Al-Hammadi, about the Gravity Village’s outstanding facilities and services that meet the needs of indoor skydivers from Bahrain and the region, as well as the recreational and sports services that support the country’s tourism, sports and economic sectors.

They were also briefed about the kingdom’s ongoing preparations to host the 3rd FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving 2018.

They expressed admiration for “Gravity” which includes the longest glass tunnel for indoor skydiving in the world, which, they said, is a distinguished monument that reflects Bahrain’s progress in various fields.

They lauded the kingdom’s provision of opportunities that boost the youth and sports movement, and support innovative projects that enhance the Bahraini economy’s competitive potentials, giving the importance of such projects in boosting the kingdom’s status on the sports and tourism map at the regional and global levels.

They asserted that the outstanding level of the “Gravity” village and its advanced services will contribute significantly to the kingdom’s success in hosting the 3rd FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving 2018, which, they said, will re-affirm the kingdom’s ability to host mega international events thanks to its world-class sports facilities.

The high-level delegation also visited the site of Qal'at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort) in the Seef region, which is a major heritage site that bears witness to Bahrain’s modern history.

Members of the high-profile delegation also visited the “Tree of Life”, which is one of the main tourist destinations in the kingdom.

They were briefed about the tree which is over 400 years old.