Manama, November 16 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today assigned Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa to open the 2021 Jewelery Arabia Exhibition, which was held in the capital, Manama. Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Center.
His Highness Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa expressed his appreciation to all participants in this important event, which reflects their confidence in the distinct advantages that Bahrain enjoys as a favorable tourist and investment destination, noting that this prestigious event supports the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty the King. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
During his tour of the exhibition pavilions, His Highness Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister to the participants and His Highness’ wishes for them success.
His Highness the Deputy Prime Minister recalled the role played by His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, may his soul rest in peace, in supporting Arab jewelry, within the framework of his keenness to strengthen the exhibition and conference industry in the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom.
His Highness Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa stressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness to adopt initiatives that would enhance its competitive capabilities in the exhibition and conference industry to be an ideal destination for hosting and organizing international economic events, adding that exhibitions and conferences support the Kingdom’s programs to develop them. The tourism sector is part of its economic recovery plan, especially with regard to developing promising sectors to stimulate economic growth and support programs directed at citizens.
The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the Kingdom’s growing interest in supporting Bahraini industries, by creating optimal conditions for their promotion, citing the gold industry directly linked to Bahrain’s national heritage and culture.
His Highness Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa stressed that Bahrain is proud of its distinguished competitive elements and highly creative and dedicated national competencies in the field of exhibitions and conferences, highlighting the importance of the exhibition and conference industry as one of the sectors that support the Kingdom’s efforts towards achieving sustainable development. .
His Highness the Deputy Prime Minister wished the organizers of the Jewelery Arabia exhibition success.
The participants expressed their sincere thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for his sponsorship of Jewelery Arabia 2021, praising the facilities and opportunities for success provided by the government for the exhibition.
Jewelery Arabia is the largest and most prestigious jewelery and watch fair in the Middle East, showcasing more than 550 world-famous manufacturers, brands and unique designers.
In his comment, CEO of the Bahrain Exhibition and Tourism Authority, Dr. Nasser Qaidi, said that Jewelery Arabia opens its doors again this year to thousands of visitors from Bahrain, the Arabian Gulf, the region and the world, to provide them with a rich experience that meets their aspirations amid the participation of more than 532 exhibitors from 30 countries representing Leading companies in jewelry, luxury watches, precious stones, antiques and fine writing instruments, noting that this year’s event is expected to be a resounding success in terms of sales, commercial and economic returns.
He pointed out that the success of Jewelery Arabia and the opening of the new Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Center in Sakhir next year, enhances the efforts of the Bahrain Exhibition and Convention Authority to continue strengthening the exhibition and conference sector.
He pointed out that the exhibitions and conferences industry has become, over the past years, one of the sectors that play an important role in hotel and airline occupancy rates, incoming tourism rates, increased investments and economic development in general.
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