Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority Announces the Cancellation of the Second Period of Bahrain Food Festival

Press release

Published March 10th, 2020 - 06:06 GMT

BTEA extends its sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the first period of the Festival

Highlights

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has announced the cancellation of the second period of the Bahrain Food Festival

In order to ensure the safety of participants and the public, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has announced the cancellation of the second period of the Bahrain Food Festival, which was scheduled to be held between March 12 and March 23, 2020.

This decision was taken as a result of the recent developments and necessary health precautions undertaken by the Government of Bahrain in accordance with international standards to contain the Corona virus (Covid-19) and to prevent its spread. The Kingdom has been praised by the World Health Organization for its approach in tackling the spread of the virus.

BTEA extends its sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the first period of the Festival, including participants, attendees and organizers.

Background Information

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BETA)

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority was established in 2015 under the Royal Decree number (76) for the year 2015 issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain. Whereas the first clause of the Decree number (10) stated that an authority should be established under the supervision of the Council of Ministers

In 2015, BTEA started its operations under the Decree number (9) for the year 2015 to append the Tourism Affairs to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce based on the recommendation of HRH Prime Minister and under the law number (62) of the year 2016 to establish and regulate the Bahrain Exhibition and Convention Authority (BECA) and the Decree number (1) for the year 1985 to establish a Supreme Council for Tourism, and the law number (15) for the year 1986 to regulate the Tourism sector amended by a Law by Decree number (12) for the year 1994.