BTEA to honor Saudi National Day

Manama, The Gulf Observer: The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) along with Bahrain Bay Development have inaugurated an official memorial in Bahrain Bay area to commemorate the Saudi National Day, celebrated annually on September 23.

The Obelix monument was decorated with internally LED lit calligraphy consisting of a beacon of light that points towards The Holy Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

The grand structure is assembled in the middle of the maze located at The Gardens area in Bahrain Bay- one of the most exquisite gardens in Bahrain.

The inauguration ceremony featured a variety of events, including a musical performance and a Dhow show lasting for three hours.

“Through this memorial, we wish to welcome our Saudi brothers to the Kingdom of Bahrain and greet the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of its National Day,” BTEA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Nasser Qaedi said.

He praised the memorial’s organizers for their unique idea and for choosing one of Bahrain’s best-known locations for the memorial to be assembled. It can serves as a constant reminder of the close relations between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

CEO of Bahrain Bay Development Company said that Bahrain Bay is proud to showcase the outstanding monument of The Obelix at Bahrain Bay, inaugurating it with colors of the Saudi National Flag on its National Day.