UAE Business: Bahrain hosts week of business, cultural activities at Expo – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Bahrain hosts week of business, cultural activities at Expo – Gulf Digital News

Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) and Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) announced today the hosting of Bahrain National Week at Expo 2020 from November 22-27.

 

The week will host a wide range of business and cultural activities to raise awareness around Bahrain’s rich culture and business-friendly environment. 

 

Throughout the week, visitors will discover “The Pearling Path”, a testimony of Bahrain’s pearling heritage, through an exclusive preview and walkthrough of the Pearling Path, which is a Unesco World Heritage site located in Muharraq. 

 

Bahrain National Week’s lineup of events kicks off with the National Bank of Bahrain’s Digital Challenge in partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay on November 22, with the aim of further upskilling of the digital capabilities of Bahraini youth and exploring various emerging tech trends. On November 23, Bahrain will host a high-level diplomatic event, where a number of ambassadors from key global markets representing Bahrain will learn about the Kingdom's investment opportunities. 

 

On November 24, the Bahrain EDB will be hosting a flagship event titled “Looking Ahead: The Middle East’s Path To A Digital Economy” in partnership with The Economist. Key topics discussed include data governance, regulation, the role of human capital, and the creation of new ecosystems around