Manama: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: Sheraton Hotel Bahrain, one of the iconic properties in the heart of Manama, opens its door for business on Thursday following the refurbishment of the hotel with a new-look lobby and other state-of-the-art facilities offering unforgettable experience to guests and visitors.
The opening ceremony was led by Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, inaugurated the newly renovated Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, coinciding with Bahrain’s National Day celebrations and the 25th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne.
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah highlighted the strong performance of Bahrain’s non-oil sectors, which drive economic growth and diversification, reflecting Bahrain’s development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He underscored Bahrain’s commitment to enhancing its tourism infrastructure to meet global standards, strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global tourism hub. This commitment aims to create direct employment opportunities for citizens in the tourism sector, generate indirect jobs in related industries such as transport and trade, and attract more international tourists, further supporting Bahrain’s economic progress.
The event was attended by senior officials, including Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs; Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs; Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism; Mrs. Sara Ahmed Buhiji, CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and Sameer Abdullah Nass, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism noted his continued support for the hospitality and tourism sectors in line with the government’s directives under the directives of the government led by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to develop this vital sector.
She also reiterated the ministry’s commitment to enhancing the hospitality sector and diversifying tourism offerings to meet evolving global demands and cater to visitors from various international markets.
