‘Sea Festival’ begins

Providing a chance to explore and enjoy everything marine, Bahrain’s ‘Sea Festival’ has begun showcasing Kingdom’s abundant maritime resources in a funfilled atmosphere for families and kids to enjoy. Inaugurated by Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa, the festival held near Bahrain Financial Harbour is in its third edition.

The inauguration was attended by the President of the Arab Tourism Organization, Dr Bandar bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid, the Undersecretary for International Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa in addition to representatives from BTEA and tourism sector.

The festival raises awareness of the value of Bahraini sea related traditions and cultures, while also celebrating it using latest technologies to attract tourists. “We appreciate the efforts made by BTEA to organise events that help in preserving and safeguarding Bahrain’s history and link to the sea,” said the President of Arab Tourism Organization, Dr Bandar bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid. The Festival, Shaikh Khaled said, has become one the most anticipated events on the Kingdom’s calendar.

“Much like the rest of BTEA’s events, it aims to position Bahrain as a leading family destination and double the tourism sector’s contribution in the National GDP.”