Bahrain Retail festival 2016 opens

Manama, May 26 (BNA): The 4th Bahrain Retail Festival 2016 opened today under the patronage of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister, Bahrain Authority for Tourism and Exhibition (BATE) Chairman Zayed bin Rashid Al-Zayani. Undersecretary for Commerce Affairs Nader Khalil Almoayyed inaugurated the event at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC). The Al-Bayan Media Group is organising the 2016 edition of the festival, which is scheduled to run until May 29. Almoayyed stressed the ministry's support to the initiatives, steps and events spearheaded by national companies and investors so as to boost the trade sector. The retail festival showcases trademark items, including fashion, makeup products, glasses, watches, electronics and other varied accessories.