Nepal Embassy hosts Tourism and Business Networking Event in Bahrain

Photo: Embassy of Nepal in Bahrain

Kathmandu: On July 13, the Embassy of Nepal in Bahrain hosted the “Nepal Tourism and Business Networking Event” to promote Nepal’s tourism and business sectors at the Crowne Plaza in Manama.

The event focused on promoting Nepal’s tourism sector and business industries through networking and engagement with the Bahraini government officials, business leaders, investors, tour/ travel companies, journalists, and media representatives.

The event was joined by the members of the Bahrain Chamber, Bahrain Businessmen’s Association, Bahrain Small and Medium Enterprises Society, and key Bahraini officials such as MP Mohamed Husain Janahi from the Council of Representatives, Ahmed J. Al-Haiki, Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs, and Fahd AlBinali, Director of Partnerships and Outreach at LMRA.

Anju Sharma Marasini, Country Manager of Nepal Airlines in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, was also present as the event saw an attendance of around 100 participants, including investors, academics, and friends of Nepal.

Speaking at the event, Tirtha Raj Wagle, the Ambassador of Nepal to the Kingdom of Bahrain, highlighted the untapped business potential between Nepal and Bahrain. Ambassador Wagle also encouraged Bahraini business leaders and private sector stakeholders to explore investment opportunities in Nepal and proposed the creation of a Nepal-Bahrain Business and Friendship Forum.

Emphasizing the growing interest in Nepal as a travel destination and underlining the importance of improving air connectivity, Wagle highlighted Nepal’s rich cultural diversity and its potential in tourism, recreation, trade, and investment.

Adding on to the event, Sujana Aryal, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Nepal Embassy, delivered a presentation titled “Investment Opportunities and Tourism in Nepal,” providing an overview of the business, investment, and tourism prospects in Nepal, and disseminating the key points of contact for those interested.

The event featured displays of Nepali arts and culture, including traditional Nepali musical instruments, traditional woodworks, and cultural artifacts. The guests also viewed promotional banners and videos showcasing diverse tourist destinations and Nepali products such as tea, coffee, pashmina, herbs, and spices.

The guests were also presented with Nepali tea, brochures, and tourism photographs as souvenirs, concluding the program with a dinner featuring traditional Nepali cuisine.