Bahrain Oil and Gas Affairs Minister Dr Abdulhussain Mirza received Al Hilal Group managing director Ronnie Middleton and presented him with Bapco's financial contribution in support of the forthcoming Gulf Industry Fair.

The Kingdom’s leading publishing and marketing organisation, The Al Hilal Group is organiser of the annual event.

Dr Mirza, who is also the National Oil and Gas Authority (Noga) chairman, welcomed Middleton and the accompanying delegation, praising their efforts to hold the fair in Bahrain.

Talks focused on the organisational aspects and the positive economic dividends of the event, which will boost Bahrain's status as a strategic hub for such international exhibitions.

The Al Hilal Group delegation thanked Dr Mirza for Bapco's support.

Present were Bapco chief executive Faisal Al Mahroos, Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions managing director Jubran Abdulrahman and Al Hilal Group general manager Geoffrey Milne.-TradeArabia News Service