VIVA Bahrain sponsors the Kingdom's first B2B International Business Women's Exhibition

Manama, Bahrain (March 26, 2016)

In line with its commitment to empower the business sector, VIVA Bahrain is sponsoring the Kingdom's first B2B International Business Women's Exhibition held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabika Bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women.

The exhibition will provide participants an opportunity to exhibit their products and network with hundreds of renowned experts representing industry, trade and finance sectors from across the Middle East and East Asia.

The business platform will feature exhibitors at all stages ranging from established businesses to startups and entrepreneurships. Participants will be given the opportunity to showcase their businesses and broaden their expertise through lectures and workshops led by their counterparts from across the region. Panel topics include the role of youth, women, banks and financial institutions in business development, which aim to revitalize the trading sector and drive local investments.

"A platform like this epitomizes what VIVA stands for. It aims to empower both businesses and the community, while contributing to the development of the Kingdom on a macro level," commented Layla Janahi, VIVA's Corporate Social Responsibility Director "We are glad to sponsor the B2B International Business Women's Exhibition and embrace Bahrain as a friendly business hub. We hope it's a successful kick start to many thriving years ahead."

The two days exhibition will be held at the Four Season Hotel on March 28 - 30 from 10 am - 10 pm. All community members are encouraged to participate to gain a better perspective on the industry and create fruitful business links with global experts.

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For further information, please contact:

Pooja Rekhi Sharma: 17561723, pooja.sharma@ogilvy.com

Mohamed Ashoor: 17561716, Mohamed.ashoor@ogilvy.com