Mrs. Sara Ahmed Buhiji, CEO, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and Chairman, Exhibition World Bahrain
The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to host the inaugural Global Food Show 2025 on 18–19 November 2025 at Exhibition World Bahrain, organized under the strategic partnership of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC Bahrain) and co-organized by the Bahrain SME Society (BSMES). The Global Food Show will serve as a platform for the food and beverage industry, connecting manufacturers, distributors, exporters, and key stakeholders to foster innovation, trade, and industry growth.
This inaugural edition has already attracted major sponsors, including Kazerooni Brothers, Awal Dairy, Hotel & Restaurant Supplies, and Saudi Foam Trays Manufacturing Co. (S-PAK) as Main Sponsors, along with Aljaser Factory Company and Green Foods as Gold Sponsors. Exhibitors from Bahrain, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Kuwait will participate in the event.
A key highlight of the event is the participation of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), Kuwait as a Supporting Partner. The Ministry plays a vital role in driving economic growth, supporting trade and industry development, and promoting Kuwait’s dynamic business environment globally. Under its umbrella, 10 leading companies from Kuwait’s food, beverage, and hospitality sectors will showcase their products, services, and investment potential — reinforcing regional collaboration and market expansion.
Dr. Abdulhasan Al-Dairi, Chairman of the Bahrain SME Society and Organizing Committee, stated:
“The Global Food Show underscores Bahrain’s commitment to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability within the food industry. It provides a strategic platform for local and regional enterprises to forge partnerships, explore new markets, and contribute to industrial growth in the Kingdom.”
Ann Milan, Project Director of the Global Food Show, added: “The exhibition offers companies a gateway to the Bahrain food market, providing unmatched opportunities for brand visibility, business networking, and engagement with decision-makers, investors, and trade professionals.”
Aligned with Bahrain’s vision for economic diversification and SME empowerment, the Global Food Show 2025 is set to become a cornerstone event driving innovation, trade collaboration, and sustainable growth across the regional food and beverage sector.
Inaugurated in November 2022 and owned by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is the World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention for 2023, the Middle East’s Leading Large-Scale Wedding Venue 2024 and the newest MICE venue in the Middle East. The venue offers a wide range and variety of leasable spaces for all types of events of all sizes, from large conventions and exhibitions to conferences and meetings, live entertainment performances, large weddings, galas, celebrations, corporate functions and more.
In addition to 10 large Exhibition Halls, EWB’s Convention Centre features a Grand Hall and an adjacent Meeting Hub of 19 meeting rooms of varying sizes. Its extensive capacity enables it to host several events and exhibitions simultaneously.
