Sovereign Art Foundation Charity Award closing ceremony held under the patronage of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad

Manama, May 1 (BNA): The fifth edition of the Sovereign Art Foundation Charity Award closing ceremony was held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs. 

The event was organised by the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) in partnership with the Sovereign Art Foundation. It raised approximately BHD 686,210 to support the RHF’s educational and health programmes.

HH Shaikh Nasser affirmed that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s continued support for charitable work reflects a deep commitment to protecting vulnerable groups and promoting dignity and social welfare.

HH Shaikh Nasser highlighted the role of such initiatives in fostering a culture of giving and strengthening social cohesion in Bahrain and abroad.

The event featured an exhibition and charity auction of student artworks, with proceeds directed to RHF’s educational and health programmes. His Highness emphasised the importance of integrating charitable values into youth education and praised the creativity and civic spirit expressed through the students’ artistic contributions.

His Highness also emphasised the efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in supporting humanitarian projects within the national agenda.

Platinum sponsors, including Arabian Gulf University and Bahrain University College, were honoured for their support, along with other sponsors and contributors to the charity auction.

Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, RHF Secretary-General, commended HH Shaikh Nasser’s support for the foundation, recalling his personal donation of a childhood artwork in the first charity exhibition as a gesture of encouragement for young artists and belief in the transformative power of art.