BizBahrain Magazine Sep-Oct 2018

Highlights | Other Business
Bahrain Jazz Festival on
October 26
The second edition of the Bahrain
Jazz Festival is set to take place on
October 26.
The open-air music festival will
feature nine international and local jazz
artists and musicians, and is expected to
attract more than 5,000 jazz enthusiasts
from Bahrain and the region.
Taking place on the scenic driving
range of the award-winning Royal Golf
Club golf course, the festival promises
an unmatched experience, making it an
annual feature in the national events
calendar for the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Festival Principal / Clockwork
Managing Partner Jude D’Souza said,
“We would like to thank our corporate
partners for their support in making
the Bahrain Jazz Fest one of the most
unique events for the Kingdom of
Bahrain. We are especially proud to
have the backing of the Bahrain EDB
and BTEA who share our vision for
Hala Bahrain and
ABTTA to provide low Fees
Packages to Visitors
Hala Bahrain has signed an
agreement with the Association of
Bahrain Travel and Tour Agents (ABTTA)
to provide minimal fees packaged
services to the visitors and groups
visiting Bahrain. This partnership will
simplify arrival procedures for tourism
groups and save them time and effort.
Hala Bahrain Director of the Board
Ayman Zainal and ABTTA Chairman,
Jehad Ameen signed the agreement
during a ceremony at the Hala Bahrain
IKEA Bahrain Opens
making this exciting initiative an annual
driver for tourism in the Kingdom and
also a contributor to the promotion of
local music talent in Bahrain. Last year
festival was attended by 3,500 people.”
In line with Bahrain’s strong digital
and tech focus, the organisers of the 2018
festival are adopting digital innovations
such as full-fledged iOS and Android
mobile apps, cashless payment systems
for tickets and digital communications.
The festival will continue to innovate
digitally for future editions.
Community-led events like this,
which combine renowned international
talent with Bahrain’s best local artists,
lounge at Bahrain International Airport.
“Most tourists form opinions about
a country as soon as they arrive at the
airport, which is why we pride ourselves
on making a good first impression that
reflects the warm hospitality Bahrain is
known for,” said Ayman Zainal.
Under the agreement, ABTTA
he Swedish furniture giant has
Tofficially inaugurated their highly
anticipated store in the Kingdom of
Bahrain. Located in Salmabad IKEA
Bahrain is the largest IKEA store in the
MENA region.
The impressive two-storey
structure set on a total retail area
of 37,000 sqm, includes a 6,200sqm
showroom, a 6,000sqm market hall for
accessories, a 5,000sqm self-serve area
and a 4,000sqm full-serve area. The
facility also include 50 room settings
are an important expression of the
unique cultural experiences on offer
here for tourists and residents.
The festival will feature nine awardwinning
acts from around the world
including Ana Popovic (USA), Indian
Ocean (India), Swing Ninjas, Cut Capers
(UK), The Kiffness (South Africa) as well
as influential Bahraini bands Likwid,
Ala Ghawas and the Havaneros. The
Bahrain Jazz Fest has a sustainable
community approach and will host a
series of jazz workshops and local music
events at various venues in September
and October leading up to the open-air
festival on October 26.
The family - friendly event is open
to all ages with the doors open from
11am till 11pm and will host activities
for the whole family such as interactive
children’s tents, food trucks, corporate
hospitality areas, activation zones and
all-day markets. The festival will also
feature a second community stage that
will profile up and coming bands based
in Bahrain.
members that provide Hala Bahrain’s
services to their customers will pay
minimal fees on packaged services,
whereby visitors will be fast-tracked
through all airport formalities, and
connected to a tour guide at the Arrivals
waiting area.
The launch is in line with the
objectives of the $1.1 billion Airport
Modernisation Programme (AMP) and
the strategy to diversify the airport’s
revenue streams through the creation of
a wider range of commercial offerings.
Established in 2017, Hala Bahrain is
a subsidiary of BAC. Its offerings include
car rental, taxi, and meet and greet
services that will help passengers.
showcasing inspiring home furnishing
solutions, a restaurant with a capacity
of up to 650 seats and 1200 parking
spaces.
IKEA Bahrain will have something
for everyone, from home furnishing
to food. With the opening of the store,
people in Bahrain will easily have access
to affordable home furnishing solutions.
The store opens to the public daily
from 9am to 10pm Sunday to Wednesday
and from 9am to 1am Thursday to
Saturday.
54 September-October 2018