01 April 2004

In its race for distinction and as part of its on-going commitment to provide the best services and entertainment for its visitors and guests of the Bahrain Grand Prix, Seef Mall has lined up a number of programmes and activities to coincide with this major sports event to be held for the first time in the Middle East.
 
Duaij Al Rumaihi, Head of Operations at Seef Mall, said that these programmes would include traditional handicraft, live exhibits, displays for Formula 1 and road vehicles and many other social and entertainment activities.
 
“It is an attempt to express our support for such a major event held for the first time in the Kingdom and the Middle East and also to provide our customers and the guests of Bahrain with the best services and entertainment facilities,” said Al Rumaihi.
 
He added that the traditional handicrafts exhibits will be present at the mall between March 27th and April 10th as part of the programme.
“It is meant to acquaint the Formula 1 visitors with Bahrain’s hospitality and traditions. The exhibition will feature traditional handicrafts, including Henna, treasure boxes, cloth weaving, basket weavers, and bracelet weavers,” said Al-Rumaihi.
 
Al-Rumaihi added that throughout the two-week event, mascots will be appearing around the mall to entertain visitors and children.
 
“Seef Mall will also be organizing a shuttle bus service which will be operated between Seef Mall and a group of selected hotels in the Kingdom,” said Al Rumaihi.
 
“On this occasion Seef Mall shops will extend their opening hours on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of April until 11pm,” said Al Rumaihi.
 
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For more information, contact:
May Marzooq,
Promoseven WeberShandwick,
Tel: +973 17 227780,
Fax +973 17 229661
E-mail: may.marzooq@promoseven.com

© Press Release 2004