Manama Souq development project ‘work progressing’ – News of Bahrain- DT News

Manama Souq development project ‘work progressing’ – News of Bahrain- DT News

Headed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), Nader Al Moayyed, the Manama Souq Development Committee held its eighth meeting yesterday at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.. The agenda of the meeting covered several topics including the approval of the previous meeting minutes and reviewing the latest developments of the Manama Souq project.. The project aims to maintain and preserve the authentic and traditional identity of the market, but ensuring it is maintained up to a modern standard, this includes changing the signage and shopfronts.. The work includes unifying the design of storefronts and the maintenance of the buildings to maintain their traditional style. ". All of the efforts are aimed at preserving the old Souq given its importance as an authentic tourist destination and historical landmark in the Kingdom of Bahrain," commented the Chief Executive Officer of BTEA, Nader Al Moayed.. The meetings are held on a periodic basis, and involve all concerned parties, in order to discuss the latest developments of this pioneering project, which aims to revitalise the tourism sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain and increase its contribution to the national economy.. The Manama Souq Development Committee comprises