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17 May 2026

BTEA closes three tourism establishments over violations

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the closure of three tourism establishments following the detection of a number of violations of the laws and regulations governing tourism activities in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the necessary...

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16 May 2026

Tourism Minister visits Alia centres exhibition, highlights support for creative...

Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, visited Alia Early Intervention Centre and Alia Rehabilitation Centre, where she toured an art exhibition showcasing works by children with autism and reviewed training programmes aimed at preparing...

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13 May 2026

BTEA launches tourism campaign inviting GCC visitors

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) launched a new campaign aimed at reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a preferred Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism destination.

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07 May 2026

Royal Bahrain Concours Returns

Bahrain will host the second edition of the Royal Bahrain Concours on November 6 and 7, 2026, at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

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07 May 2026

Tourism Minister receives General Manager of Hawar Resort by Mantis

Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), received Dennis de Groot, General Manager of Hawar Resort by Mantis. The meeting was attended by Ilhan Anil, director of sales...

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01 May 2026

Minister of Tourism: His Majesty the King's Address Provides a Firm National Roadmap...

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29 April 2026

Tourism Minister chairs BTEA board second meeting of 2026

The Board of Directors of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) held its second regular meeting of 2026, chaired by Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Board.

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27 April 2026

BTEA CEO chairs extraordinary meeting of GCC tourism undersecretaries

Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), chaired an extraordinary virtual meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council tourism undersecretaries, held as part of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session...

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26 April 2026

BTEA announces optional deferral of Q1 fees for tourism establishments

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the availability of an optional deferral of first-quarter fees for all tourism establishments, including hotels, hotel apartments, furnished apartments, and tourism restaurants.

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