Manama, Bahrain, 30 September 2015

VIVA Bahrain, the Kingdom's most innovative telecom provider has announced its Platinum Sponsorship of the IGN convention, the largest gaming and entertainment website in the Middle East. The event will take place at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), from the  2nd -3rd October.

The convention is being held for the third year and this year's event aims to be even bigger and better with the attendance of three celebrities - WWF Booker T, Riddle Messy and Arabs Got Talent's "Sheyaab" crew.

The two-day event powered by VIVA will host a number of spectacular activities for enthusiasts as well as exclusive content, celebrity appearances, workshops, gaming tournaments, and much more. The winners of all tournaments will receive valuable prizes.

This year, IGN will showcase the 'VIVA Gaming Hall', which will host a range of gaming activities including the exclusive tournament from EA Sports and PLG, Fanta Masters Bahrain first qualifier, presented by VIVA. The winners from the first round of the tournament to be held on the 2nd of October will qualify for the Bahrain National Finals, to be held on October 3rd, winning the chance to get a brand new PlayStation 4, and one of four spots in the Fanta Masters Championship Finals in Dubai. Gamers interested in participating will be able to register at the 'VIVA Gaming Hall' in October 2nd, before 3 pm.

The event will also include various workshops on how to develop video games, direct movies, and design a comic or a costume. It will also provide a boost for local artists and SME's to promote their material to a wide audience through its Artist Ally and Market Place. Tickets, which are priced at BD8 for a one day-pass, and BD12 for a two-day pass are available at Virgin megastore (City Center).

For more information, please visit our website www.viva.com.bh.

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For further information, please contact:

Fatema AlSayegh; 17561725, fatem.alsayegh@ogilvy.com

Samar Abdelhuq: 17561716, samar.abdelhuq@ogilvy.com

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