Manama : Her Highness Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa, Consort of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), today inaugurated the Annual Flower and Vegetable Show 2024, organised by the Bahrain Garden Club (BGC), at the Awal Ballroom in the Gulf Hotel Bahrain.
HH Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah affirmed that the agriculture sector in the Kingdom continues to thrive with the steadfast support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Their support has strengthened initiatives aimed at advancing the sector and bolstering the Kingdom’s food security, she pointed.
HH Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah highlighted the efforts and contributions of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of HM the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), and Chair of the Advisory Council of the National Initiative for Agricultural Sector Development, in strengthening the agriculture sector. HH Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah noted initiatives and projects adopted to enhance Bahraini agriculture, positioning it as a key sector for economic diversification in the Kingdom.
HH Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah noted the importance of enhancing local agricultural production to ensure self-sufficiency and food security in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
HH Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah outlined the importance of the Annual Flower and Vegetable Competition as a platform for sharing expertise, fostering creativity, and driving innovation in agriculture production.
HH Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah commended the efforts of the organisers of the event and wished them success in future events.
HH Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah viewed the exemplary models presented by participants in the annual competition.
Winners were announced across different categories, including:
Faika Al Awadhi – His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup – Gardens category
Dalal Sami Radhi – His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Cup – Flowers category
Tahera Jabri – His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Cup – Vegetables category
Jaleela Sayed Mahdi – His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Cup to members of the BGC Experimental Gardening
Rusul Dhiyaa – Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Cup Photography b1
Dr Ahmed Abdullah – His Highness Shaikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup For Environmentally Friendly Garden
Kawther Al Aradi – Her Highness Shaikha Haya bint Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa Cup The Best Display of Exotic Plants
Al-Daih Primary Intermediate Girls School – Riffa Views Cup Art in the School Garden
Faika Al Awadhi – His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup Residence Gardens
Dalal Sami – Small Residence Gardens.
Dalal Sami – United States of America Cup for annual flowers.
Yasser Al Wazan – Medium Residence Gardens
Ahmed Abdullah – Large Residence Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, Bougainvillea Gardens and Sustainable Gardens
Thuraya Al Manssori and Nadia Al Zeera – Container Garden
Nadia Al Zeera – Water Plant Garden and Shrubs and Trees
Jaffer Hussain – Experimental Gardening and Rock Garden
Kawther Al Aradi – Exotic Plants
In the Photography category:
Jana Fahad Al Qadi – Landscape – School Student
Ahmed Abdullah – Sustainable Garden
Fawaz Al Hamdan – Landscape – Amateurs
Jana Fahad Al Qadi – Landscape – School Student
Ranjith Cherupalakkad – Landscape – Professional
Rusul Dhiyaa Ahmed – Close up – School Student
Khulood Bin Hindi – Close up – Amateurs
Entesar Salem – Close up – Professional
In Bahrain School Gardens category:
Primary: Al Busiteen Primary Girls School
Intermediate: Aldeh Primary Intermediate Girls School
Secondary: Al Muharraq Secondary Girls School
Private: Eman Private Schools (Girls)
Art in School Garden: Aldeh Primary Intermediate Girls School
Flowers: Aldeh Primary Intermediate Girls School
Vegetables & Herbs: Al Emam Tabri Primary Boys School
The establishment of the BGC in 1965 aimed to educate citizens about the importance of agriculture and preserving the Kingdom’s horticulture heritage. It also encourages citizens to plant trees to enhance the Kingdom’s aesthetics. Furthermore, the club is dedicated to promoting the adoption of modern irrigation systems and reducing water wastage among residents and citizens.
The BGC hosts the annual competition aimed at engaging students, amateurs, and professionals to further the club’s obectives.
Senior officials and members of the BGC also attended the event.
