Sky-high future takes shape
TDT | Manama
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The 29th edition of Routes World, the premier global aviation forum, commenced yesterday at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, marking the first time the event is being hosted in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
From October 6 to 8, over 2,300 delegates, including representatives from 230 airlines and 530 airports, are gathering to shape the future of global aviation.
The event is hosted by Bahrain International Airport (BIA), managed by Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), in collaboration with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). Notable attendees include H.E. Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications; H.E. Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism; and Mohamed Yousif AlBinfalah, CEO of BAC.
Platform During the opening ceremony, Minister AlKaabi welcomed global participants, underscoring the importance of the event as a platform for discussions on the future of aviation, particularly enhancing global air connectivity.
He highlighted Bahrain’s strategic location and its potential as a key player in a sustainable and thriving aviation sector.
Minister Al Sairafi emphasized that the event supports the objectives of the Kingdom’s Tourism Strategy 2022-2026, fostering the symbiotic relationship between tourism and aviation. She lauded Bahrain’s modern exhibition infrastructure and its growing prominence as a destination for international conferences and exhibitions, reflecting the nation’s economic vision for 2030.
Milestone BAC CEO AlBinfalah noted that hosting Routes World 2024 marks a significant milestone for Bahrain’s aviation, tourism, and logistics sectors.
He ex pressed pride in showcasing the country’s cutting-edge infrastructure and its vision to become a global hub for connectivity.
Throughout the three-day event, more than 9,000 meetings are expected to take place, featuring over 40 speakers, including five airline CEOs.
Key sessions on the opening day included a Powerhouse Panel discussing the post-pandemic recovery of the aviation sector, as well as keynote speeches from CEOs of leading airlines, such as Jeffrey Goh of Gulf Air, Tony Douglas of Riyadh Air, and Steven Greenway of Flyadeal. As Routes World 2024 unfolds, the focus will shift to critical issues like sustainability and air freight, as Bahrain positions itself as a future leader in the global aviation industry.
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