The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA)'s President Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa said the Authority will build 6 new museums as part of a series of major projects currently being implemented.
She told Al Watan daily that the planned construction projects include museums in Saar, Barbar and Aali, modern arts museum, Al Muharraqi museum and Children's museum.
Several vital tourism development projects will be implemented in 2015 including the rejuvenation of Al Hidaya Al Khalifiya School and Khamis Mosque. Also, a hotel will be built in Muharraq, revitalisation of the pottery industry, creation of an oasis alongside with Bab Al Bahrain, construction of the Green Building to serve as head-offices for the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, renovation of Bait Al Jasrah, and construction of Bani Jamra's textile factory, she added.