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Autumn Fair to see participation from 21 countries.

Bahrain consumer expo to draw 200,000 visitors

MANAMA, January 11, 2015

Close to 200,000 people from Bahrain and neighbouring countries are expected to attend next week's Autumn Fair, one the largest consumer exhibitions in the kingdom, a report said.

The 26th edition of the fair will be held under the patronage of Industry and Commerce Minister Zayed Al Zayani at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, reported the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication.

More than 750 exhibitors from 21 countries are set to take part and showcase thousands of products from January 21 to January 29.

Arabian Exhibition Management project manager Mohammed Ebrahim, who is organising the event, said this year's expo will be the biggest.

'The Autumn Fair continues to garner a spectacular response from visitors and exhibitors alike, from far and wide,' he told the GDN.

'Going strong in its 26th edition, this year has witnessed a phenomenal exhibitor response as evidenced by the increase in exhibition space.

'With the vast range of products, the exhibition truly has something for everyone and we are looking forward in all confidence to yet another highly successful event.'

The nine-day exhibition spans 15,400 sq m this year, a four per cent increase from the previous event.

It will feature a variety of products on sale ranging from specialty food, fashion and furniture, technology, toys and textiles.

'Numerous Bahraini businesses regularly take part in the exhibition, and many offer special deals to visitors,' added Ebrahim.

The exhibition also attracts strong exhibitor participation from Bangladesh, India, Lebanon, Malaysia, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Tunisia and Turkey.

The largest international exhibitor groups assemble to form national pavilions from nine countries including China, Egypt, Kuwait, Turkey, Syria, the UAE, Pakistan, Yemen and Thailand. – TradeArabia News Service




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