Business & Money | Friday 2 November, 2018 5:02 am |

Building on the long-established brotherly relationships between the State of Kuwait and The Kingdom of Bahrain,  Kuwait announces its participation in the 5thEdition of the Bahrain International Air Show 2018 (BIAS 2018), that will be held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and has been organized under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative, and Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of BIAS. 

This year’s edition has attracted the highest number of companies from neighbouring countries including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab of Emirates. The much anticipated biennial event, will take place from the 14thto 16thof November 2018, and will provide aviation companies from the region with the opportunity to meet potential clients and suppliers participating in the show from the global aviation industry. 

Kuwait will also be participating with Kuwait Airways taking part in the static display as well as the Exhibition Hall. 

UAE’s participation comprises of local government bodies as well as specialised companies in the aviation and engineering of military industrial machinery and equipment. Participants include Abu Dhabi Aviation, Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI), Advanced Military Maintenance Repair Overhaul Center (AMMROC), Tawazun Economic Council, UAE Space Agency and Etihad Airways Engineering. 

KSA’s participation at the BIAS 2018 follows that of the UAE, with committed presence from six  significant Saudi entities specialized in aviation, engineering and military manufacturing, namely the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA), AdamsAdvanced Aero Technology, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI), Sky Prime Aviation Services and ARAMCO.

This strong regional representation stems from the long-standing economic, commercial and social ties and common benefits that are shared amongst the Gulf countries, and further solidifies economic cooperation between them.  

The Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of BIAS, His Excellency Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed said, “I am very proud that we have seen such a strong response from our neighboring countries for the Airshow, reflecting the efforts of the Gulf leaders to support investment attraction to the region. BIAS aims to attract international companies to Bahrain and to the region, providing a custom platform for high-level B2B exchange. The top executives from the public and private sectors in the region can meet with the global aviation industry leaders in one place, and with 11 out of the top 15 global aviation companies expected to be in attendance at the show, including Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Boeing and more, new trade relations and international ties can be facilitated”.