The government has been urged to strengthen Bahrain’s traditional industries by encouraging investments and promoting their products locally and internationally.
Five MPs, led by public utilities and environment affairs committee chairman Mohammed Hussain Janahi, have submitted a proposal calling for concrete measures to develop the handicrafts sector to preserve the kingdom’s cultural heritage and identity.
Parliament’s services committee, chaired by Mamdooh Al Saleh, has recommended approval of the proposal, which will be reviewed during Tuesday’s Parliament session.
“The aim is to protect Bahrain’s rich cultural identity by ensuring that traditional crafts continue to flourish, not just as a reminder of our history, but as a sustainable sector that contributes to the economy and tourism,” said Mr Janahi.
He explained that the initiative seeks to create opportunities for artisans and entrepreneurs while promoting Bahraini-made products through modern branding and marketing strategies.
“Our artisans deserve national recognition and structural support,” Mr Janahi said.
“These crafts are not merely products – they are stories of our people and our past.”
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