Manama : Just days before the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024, which will create wonders in the skies, the preparations at Sakhir Air Base have reached the final stage. The program is scheduled from November 13 to 15. The Airshow, which is also part of the global defense industry, will be attended by thousands of representatives from various countries in the field of aerospace, defense and technology.
The airshow is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Bahrain in collaboration with the Royal Bahrain Air Force (RBAF). It is expected that this time there will be an extensive exhibition featuring industrial giants like Lockheed Martin, Rolls Royce and Thales, along with a dynamic flying display of military jets and advanced commercial aircraft, including many new technologies.
Famous demonstration teams like Red Arrows, UAE’s Al Furzan and Saudi Hawks will also perform wonders in the sky. This airshow will also be the venue for training demonstrations of advanced aircraft such as RSAF Typhoon and USAF F-16. The airshow is being organized with the aim of long-term partnership, cooperation and investment in the region with key international allies including the US, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. A number of conferences will also be held as part of the show, bringing together top government officials, industry CEOs and defense technologists from various countries.
Artificial intelligence will be more important and this time, artificial intelligence in the defense sector, cyber security, unmanned aerial systems and emerging defense technologies will be the main attraction of the air show. 86,000 square meters have been set aside for aircraft displays only.
It is expected that there will be special pavilions so that the visitors can enjoy the Al system of different countries in this field. A spacious exhibition hall with an area of over 10,000 square meters has been set up as part of the airshow. The airshow will also feature displays of equipment by defense manufacturers showcasing their latest technologies and displays of private luxury aircraft.
This time the organizers are expecting more than 200 exhibitors. The airshow is part of Bahrain’s ‘Vision 2030’ goals and the country’s commitment to raise the country’s global status and develop a defense-based, knowledge- based economy.
Visitors will flock. Bookings are full in hotels
As the days of the Airshow are approaching, many hotels in Bahrain have been booked. By the second week, the flow of visitors to the country will begin. Most visitors will arrive via the Saudi Causeway. The experiences of the previous years testify that the causeway traffic is likely to increase as it is the easiest route for those driving from GCC countries like Saudi, UAE, Qatar and Kuwait.
Many Indian companies will also arrive in Bahrain to be a part of the airshow, which will boost the country’s economy. It is also expected that this time also the aircraft of the Indian Defense Force will participate in the exhibition.
