Monday, 26th April 2004 (4401 views)

Gold has been displayed to launch the opening of a new exhibition centre in Bahrain.

The new convention centre at Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) is hoped to boost the reputation of the country as an international hub for exhibitions and conferences.

The Wonders of Gold showcase was opened by Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and was followed by a jewellery fashion show. He described the exhibition as a landmark event.

Commerce Minister Ali Saleh Al Saleh told Gulf Daily News: "This is a proud moment for all of us, and the new multi-purpose centre will enhance Bahrain's capacity to host international conventions and exhibitions."

The new centre has created an exhibition site of 16,000sq m and new halls can take up to 1,400 people.

 

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