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07 April 2026

Tourism Minister chairs GCC Tourism Ministers extraordinary meeting

Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, chaired a remote extraordinary meeting of the GCC Ministers of Tourism to address the impact of Iranian attacks on the sector. The meeting is held under the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the Council's...

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29 December 2025

Bahrain wins “Leading Destination for Events and Celebrations” Award at WOW Asia...

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has announced that the Kingdom of Bahrain has been awarded the title of “Leading Destination for Events and Celebrations” at the 16th edition of the WOW Asia 2025 Awards Ceremony, held in India.

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29 December 2025

BTEA CEO highlights tourism and investment opportunities at SPIEF

Sarah Ahmed Buhejji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), showcased Bahrain’s tourism development strategy at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Held from 18 to 21 June under the theme Shared Values:...

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20 June 2025

BTEA signs agreement with Russia’s Aeroclub Group

St. Petersburg, June 20: The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia’s Aeroclub Group to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector.

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18 June 2025

Vatel Bahrain hosts 18th Vatel International Convention

Sara Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), highlighted the vital role of Vatel Bahrain in nurturing national talent within the hospitality sector during the opening of the 18th Vatel International Convention....

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17 June 2025

Tourism Minister attends GCC tourism ministers' preparatory meeting in Kuwait

Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, attended the ninth preparatory meeting of the GCC Ministers Responsible for Tourism. The meeting was chaired by Abdulrahman Al Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture of Kuwait.

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16 June 2025

BTEA CEO participates in GCC tourism ministers' preparatory meeting in Kuwait

Sara Ahmed Buhijji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), participated in the ninth preparatory meeting of the GCC Ministers Responsible for Tourism, held in Kuwait.

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12 June 2025

Visit Bahrain Organises Unique Travel Fair in collaboration with BTEA

Visit Bahrain organised the Unique Travel Fair at the Solymar Hotel, in coordination with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA).

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02 June 2025

Tourism Minister meets Russian Economic Development Minister

Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, met with Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, on the occasion of his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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