The Minister of Transport and Telecommunications signs with the General Manager of City Neon Middle East Company as Platinum sponsors of the Bahrain International Air Show 2024.
His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, and the General Manager of City Neon Middle East, Mr. Roger Wehbeh, have signed a platinum sponsorship contract for the Bahrain International Air Show 2024. They will serve as the official and exclusive contractors for the preparation of the exhibition hall.
The Airshow is scheduled at the Sakhir Air Base in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 13 – 15 November 2024 to be held under the royal patronage of His Excellency His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The Airshow is being coordinated by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Royal Bahraini Air Force, in partnership with Farnborough International.
As per the terms of the agreement, the company is exclusively responsible for constructing the exhibition hall, developing gates and technical designs, offering services and overseeing the construction of platforms for international companies, and outfitting all facilities at the Royal Aircraft Marib with a variety of equipment. This includes meeting the necessary technical specifications and requirements to transform it into a showroom that meets international standards for such events.
During the event, the Minister of Transport and Telecommunications stated that “We value CityNeon’s sponsorship of the exhibition hall at the Bahrain International Air Show. This partnership is seen as valuable in enhancing Bahrain’s presence in the global aviation industry. It is believed that this collaboration will greatly contribute to the success of the exhibition and the attainment of its objectives.”
On their part CityNeon stated “We are honoured to be an integral part of the Bahrain International Air Show for the past 14 years since its inception in 2010. The Airshow has become a significant international event in the aviation sector and a valuable contributor to Bahrain’s economic diversification efforts.” In the diversification of the economy in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and in attracting international companies, Bahrain’s position is highlighted as a pivotal and distinguished strategic centre in the exhibition industry in the region that is witnessing strong competition in attracting international exhibitions.
CityNeon Middle East is a company that has been operating in the Kingdom of Bahrain for nearly 35 years in the exhibition industry. Its headquarters are in Singapore, and its branch in Bahrain provides its services to various countries in the Middle East.
It is worth noting that the Airshow has been successful in securing sponsorship from elite Bahraini companies for the Bahrain International Air Show over the past six editions. This has contributed to increased attendance from local, regional, and international participants.
