Bahrain Airport Company to host first ever Routes MENA event

This event will see route development professionals from across the MENA region gather to discuss air service development to, from, and within the region.

Bahrain has a history of aviation that dates back to the early 1920's. Historically it has acted as a gateway between the East and West providing a natural transit destination for early trade routes and a strategic hub for the Northern Gulf. In addition to benefiting from a significant strategic location, The Kingdom of Bahrain is also rich in history and culture with some historical sites dating back more than 4,000 years. 

“It is with great anticipation that we welcome the Routes MENA 2015 to the Kingdom of Bahrain,” said Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, chief executive officer, Bahrain Airport Company: “We are delighted to be bringing this prestigious event to Bahrain where we can show our visitors, first-hand the warm, welcoming culture of our people and experience the efficient and friendly airport which makes this country proud. Securing this prestigious inaugural event is the result of the collective efforts of our partners and stakeholders and we are confident that this world-class forum will reiterate Bahrain’s role as an aviation hub in the MENA region and highlight our deep-seeded aviation heritage.” 

“The MENA region has become very important from an aviation perspective. It represents nearly 11% of global aviation – about double its share from a decade ago - driven by global hub strategies in the Gulf and liberal aviation access policies,” said Katie Bland, director Routes for UBM Live continuing: “We’re delighted that Bahrain Airport Company is hosting our very first Routes MENA event dedicated to air service development to, from and within the MENA region and look forward to working with their team.”