Manama : Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), inaugurated the 35th edition of the Autumn Fair, in the presence of guests and officials, at Exhibition World Bahrain. The event will take place until February 1, and is organised by Informa Markets Bahrain.
The Autumn Fair has been an anchor event of the retail sector in the Kingdom since its inception in 1989. Annually, it attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors from around the world. This year’s edition will feature over 600 exhibitors from 20 countries, offering visitors a unique experience to explore a wide range of products, including fashion, accessories, books, perfumes, jewellery, handicrafts, souvenirs, and more.
This year, the Autumn Fair introduces several new services and attractions, including a larger exhibition space of 22,500 square metres to accommodate the growing demand of exhibitors and visitors alike. Additionally, dedicated international pavilions representing 12 countries, as well as sections for jewellery displays and locally produced products from Bahrain have been allocated.
Dana Al Saad, Deputy CEO for Resources and Projects at the BTEA, said: “We are delighted to host the 35th edition of the Autumn Fair at Exhibition World Bahrain. This annual event has become a symbol of creativity and diversity in the retail and commercial events sector in Bahrain and the GCC region. The government is committed to supporting and promoting such fairs as part of its efforts to stimulate economic growth and enhance Bahrain’s position on the global tourism map. This event represents a vital platform that reflects the spirit of innovation and diversity by attracting a wide range of exhibitors and visitors from various countries.”
She added: “Our support for such events reflects our vision to enhance cultural and commercial exchange. We strive to provide an ideal environment to showcase and promote local products through the dedicated Bahrain Export pavilion, highlighting Bahrain’s efforts to export products that are manufactured in our Kingdom. This contributes to expanding cooperation and economic partnerships with various countries. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with all partners to achieve even more successes in this year’s edition, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a leading economic and tourism hub.”
On his part, Mohammed Ebrahim, General Manager of Informa Markets Bahrain, said: “We are pleased to organise a new edition of The Autumn Fair, a strategic annual event that provides an innovative retail platform between exhibitors and visitors. It brings together the latest technologies and distinguished products from around the world. In the 35th edition, we have focused on enhancing the visitor experience by allocating more space and integrating new technologies for product displays and audience interaction, improving the experience for exhibitors and visitors of all ages and increasing attendance.”
He added: “We look forward to continuing to offer a unique experience through this year’s edition of the event, which has become one of the region’s major shopping events. We are also excited to explore more opportunities to contribute to the development of the retail sector and promote trade exchange between Bahrain and the world. We express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, for her support and encouragement of such events, which have a clear impact on enhancing the tourism and commercial sector in Bahrain.”
