Shaikh Abdulla reviews BIAS 2016 preparations

HM the King’s Personal representative and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS) HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa stated the success of the previous editions of BIAS will increase Bahrain’s desire to ensure BIAS 2016 reaches the highest levels.

Held under His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s patronage, BIAS has become a Bahraini landmark that attracts those interested in the civil and military aviation.

Chairing at Al Sakhir Air Base yesterday the meeting of BIAS Supreme Organising Committee, in the presence of the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunication Kamal Ahmed, Shaikh Abdulla underscored the Kingdom’s keenness in increasing economic growth by hosting specialised exhibitions, such as BIAS.

On arrival at the Sakhir Air Base, Shaikh Abdulla was welcomed by Kamal Ahmed, Commander of the Sakhir Air Base Air Vice-Marshal Mohammed bin Ba-Hussain Al-Musallam, organising committee members and officials.

He was briefed by the minister on the latest preparations for BIAS 2016, set to be held from January 21 to 23, 2016, at the Sakhir Air Base, including the events and programmes to be held on its sidelines.

He was also informed about the arrangements to hold the international aviation event, as well as the programmes put forward for participants and visitors. 

Shaikh Abdulla expressed satisfaction at the preparations and the efforts being exerted in this regard, calling on organisers, ministries and companies to provide all what is necessary to ensure the success of the event.

Kamal Ahmed explained that BIAS has become a major tributary to the national economy, given the important economic, investment and development opportunities it provides for the Kingdom.

He highlighted the determination of the Transportation and Telecommunication Ministry, the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) and Farnborough International, the organisers of the event, to develop the event in every edition, noting that participation in this year’s air show increased by 30 per cent.

Over 128 companies specialised in aviation and air industries, representing 34 countries, will take part in BIAS 2016. 

They include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Sudan, USA, Russia, Turkey, Germany, France, India, China, South Africa, Brazil and Canada, he said.