BIAS 2016 revenue to boost Bahrain economy

The incisive vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has changed the dream of Bahrain International Airshow into bright reality, said Parliament and Information Affairs Minister Isa bin Abdulrahman Al Hammadi.

Speaking on the sidelines of his inspection of the Media Centre at Bahrain International Airshow 2016 (BIAS) here yesterday, the Minister said the economic revenue realizable from the airshow would be huge in boosting commercial activity and all services. 

“The number of exhibiters has increased to 150 companies and the showcasing space by more than 50 per cent along with attendance of more than 75 delegations from more than 50 countries. All of these constitute positive indicators that the airshow has become one of the best air shows in the Middle East,” Hammadi explained.

“We firmly grasp the hands of those in charge of airshow led by HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of HM the King and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee of Bahrain International Airshow and Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Kamal Ahmed, who have worked to ensure the success of this global event,” he remarked. 

Pointing out that the aviation services sector constitutes one of the key infrastructure pillars of any economy, Hammadi said, “Whenever diverse alternative transportation, travel and logistics services are available, this will positively affect the national economy and all economic sectors in general.” 

“Any successful economy nowadays must include as one of its main components the existence of an advanced network of logistics services and land, air and sea transportation,” the Minister added.