CEOs of BTEA and Seef Properties Discuss Strengthening Ties

Press release

Published September 25th, 2018 - 07:26 GMT

During the meeting

The Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), H.E. Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa, received on Sunday 23^rd September 2018 the Chief Executive Officer of Seef Properties, Mr. Ahmed Yusuf.

During the meeting, H.E. Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa stressed on the importance of strengthening ties with government and private sectors in order to implement and achieve the Kingdom’s 2030 Economic Vision. H.E. also stressed on the integral role played by Seef Properties who seek to elevate the tourism sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain through its shopping malls and entertainment facilities.

Mr. Ahmed Yusuf affirmed Seef Properties’ commitment to strengthening ties with governmental entities as part of its plan to support the development of the local economy under the guidance of the wise leadership.

Background Information

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BETA)

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority was established in 2015 under the Royal Decree number (76) for the year 2015 issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain. Whereas the first clause of the Decree number (10) stated that an authority should be established under the supervision of the Council of Ministers

In 2015, BTEA started its operations under the Decree number (9) for the year 2015 to append the Tourism Affairs to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce based on the recommendation of HRH Prime Minister and under the law number (62) of the year 2016 to establish and regulate the Bahrain Exhibition and Convention Authority (BECA) and the Decree number (1) for the year 1985 to establish a Supreme Council for Tourism, and the law number (15) for the year 1986 to regulate the Tourism sector amended by a Law by Decree number (12) for the year 1994.

Company Profile

Seef Properties

Seef Properties, a leading real estate development company in the Kingdom of Bahrain, was established in 1999 by the Government of Bahrain as a publicly listed company with an aim to manage Seef Mall and other government properties. Today, Seef Properties manages a vast portfolio of assets across the Kingdom; further cementing Seef Properties as a strong brand backed by a diverse business portfolio.