Global aerospace and defence pioneer, BAE Systems has confirmed its participation at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024.
The agreement was signed during World Defence Show 2024, by Yousif Mahmoud, Director General of the Bahrain International Airshow and Steve Kelly, Regional Managing Director - Middle East, Turkey and North Africa for BAE Systems.
Employing a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in 40 countries, BAE Systems is one of the largest global defence companies and continues to invest in its relationships with the Gulf region. This agreement determines that the bilateral partnership (initiated at the first edition of BIAS in 2010), will continue to drive a progressive and collaborative agenda into the future and see BAE Systems showcase their latest technology advancements at the show.
Discussing the latest agreement between BIAS and BAE Systems, Yousif Mahmoud, Director General of the Bahrain International Airshow, said: "After an incredibly fruitful partnership, we are extremely proud to be welcoming Steve and his team at BAE Systems to our flourishing airshow once again. With the growing relationship between Bahrain and the UK flourishing, we are excited to be cementing our partnership with British organisations, such as BAE, across the sector. With increasing support from the world's leading aerospace and defence firms BIAS 2024 is set to be our most influential airshow yet."
Organised by the Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and the Royal Bahraini Air Force in association with Farnborough International, BIAS has been designed to reflect aerospace and defence industry demands and will harness global expertise to provide crucial thought leadership and insight. Now in its seventh year, BIAS has cemented itself as a must-attend biennial event in the aerospace and defence industry, renowned for bringing the best and brightest of the aerospace industry in an intimate platform to do business.
Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and under the supervision of His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and the Chairman of BIAS' Supreme Organising Committee, BIAS will return to the aerospace calendar 13-15 November 2024 at Sakhir Airbase Bahrain.
For more information about the Bahrain International Airshow 2024, please visit www.airshow.bh.
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About the Bahrain International Airshow
The Bahrain International Airshow, organised by the Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and the Royal Bahraini Airforce in association with Farnborough International, is hosted at Sakhir Air Base, Kingdom of Bahrain. BIAS 2024 will take place from 13-15 November 2024.
www.airshow.bh
Twitter: @BahAirshow
Instagram: @BahrainInternationalAirshow
About Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications
Bahrain's Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT) is the government body responsible for the development and regulation of the Kingdom's transportation and telecommunications infrastructure and systems.
With the overarching objective of enhancing the quality of life and facilitating the movement of people and goods via land, sea, and air transport in line with the Economic Vision 2030, MTT is tasked with developing streamlined and sustainable transportation and telecommunications industries to support the Kingdom's economic growth. To this end, MTT's responsibilities include the development, regulation and streamlining of Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs, Ports and Maritime Affairs, Land Transport Affairs, and Bahrain Post, in addition to overseeing the development and regulation of the telecommunications industry.
About Farnborough International:
A champion of innovation, Farnborough International is the go-to destination and organisation for the pioneers of today and tomorrow.
A state-of-the-art exhibition and conference centre, a world-renowned event organiser, with a growing portfolio including Farnborough International Airshow, Aerospace Global Forum, Space-Comm Expo, Sustainable Skies World Summit, Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit and Sustainable Road Transport Show, and film studios, Farnborough International is a catalyst for innovation and a rising events conglomerate.
Farnborough International is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADS.
Website: https://www.farnboroughinternational.org/
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