07 February 2017

Manama, Bahrain – Gulf Industry Fair 2017 was officially opened today by His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC).

Industrial heavyweights from the region are geared up to welcome visitors; leading a strong line-up of 90 local international exhibitors showcasing their products and services at Gulf Industry Fair

Jubran Abdulrahman, Managing Director of show organizers Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions (HCE), says: “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to His Royal Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister of Bahrain, for providing his endless support to Gulf Industry Fair and its aims”.

Companies at the Exhibition represent the Aluminium, Energy & Environment, Industrial Metals, Industrial Processes & Manufacturing, Ports & Maritime, Industrial Facilities & Logistics, Training for industry and Fire & Safety Sectors.

“We are proud of the quality of this year’s line-up. GIF 2017 events highlights Bahrain’s development and all aspects of infrastructure in the industrial sector. From “Made in Bahrain” manufacturers who promote the country’s capabilities to international investors are a major contributors to the region’s economic development.”  Adds Mr Abdulrahman

Bahrain Industrial Association and HCE presents a GIF Dialogue: Future of Industrialization, A Needs Analysis, which takes place on the 8th of February at 10:00am; a roundtable discussion by the GCC’s Industrial leaders, who will address the essential needs for Gulf industrialists to achieve beyond international expectations.  

Gulf Industry Fair 2017 is sponsored by the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), in association with NOGA Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA).  Majaal and NAFFCO will be supporting the Industrial Facilities and Fire and Safety zones of the event respectively. 

Supporting organizations for GIF 2017 includes AHK Saudi Arabia, India’s PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the German Saudi Arabian Liaison for Economic Affairs, the Saudi British Economic Offset Programme and Bahrain Industrial Association

Gulf Industry Fair is open to business visitors from 9am to 7pm on from the 7- 9 February 2017.  

For more the latest information visit www.gulfindustryfair.com  

 

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