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Date set for inauguration of port

October 28 - November 3, 2009
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The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) will host the official inauguration of the kingdom's new state-of-the-art Khalifa Bin Salman port on November 11 under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman, the Prime Minister.

GOP chairman Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa announced the date of the event, which will be attended by top-level government officials, dignitaries and diplomats.

Shaikh Daij said: "We have been preparing for this event for a few months now, and co-ordinating with various governmental institutions to ensure the successful implementation of this landmark event. The Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP) is the first multi-functional facility that is focused on import, export and re-exports and value added services.

"With this port, Bahrain's position as a gateway to the region is further strengthened, serving as a boost to our marine and logistics services on various levels."







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