Exhibition World Bahrain to host major global events from October 2024 to early 2025

Manama, Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), an award-winning venue, is set to host a series of prestigious exhibitions and conferences, further establishing Bahrain as a leading hub for global business tourism, entertainment, and high-profile Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) events from October 2024 through early 2025. EWB aims to enhance its reputation as a premier international destination for a wide range of notable events. From October until the end of 2024, the venue will offer an impressive calendar of internationally recognised events, drawing participants from across the region and the world. October will see the launch of Fintech Forward, organised by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, which will highlight the latest innovations in financial technology. This will be followed by Cocoon's 25-Year World Tour, celebrating the band's legacy, and the globally renowned World Routes event, a major aviation networking platform made possible through a strategic collaboration betwee n Bahrain Airport Company, Gulf Air, and Informa Markets. The calendar also includes the International Maintenance, Reliability and Asset Management Conference (MAINTCON) 2024 and the 9th United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Gastronomy Forum, which will explore the intersection of gastronomy and tourism. In November, EWB will host Jewellery Arabia, Scent Arabia, and Cityscape Bahrain, organised by Informa Markets, for the third time in a row. Heading into 2025, EWB will continue to welcome prominent events catering to diverse sectors. Highlights include the Innovation in Social Housing Conference, the Autumn Fair, the 3rd GCC Law and Arbitration Week, and the Educational Supplies and Technology Fair. February will feature the return of the Bahrain International Garden Show, focused on horticulture and landscaping, followed by the Global Water, Energy, and Climate Change Congress. In addition to these large-scale events, EWB will host various private and corporate functions, including banque ts and graduation ceremonies for local schools and universities. Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and Chairperson of Exhibition World Bahrain, commented: "We are excited to unveil an outstanding lineup of events in the coming months, many of which are making their debut in Bahrain." This diverse programme reinforces Bahrain's and EWB's position as a premier destination for global business and innovation. It also aligns with our strategic efforts to attract world-class exhibitions and conferences, foster international collaborations, and showcase the region's dynamic potential, with Bahrain at its core. Exhibition World Bahrain is set to become a cornerstone of Bahrain's business tourism strategy, and the attraction of major global events solidifies this vision." Source: Bahrain News Agency