The event is free of charge, but seating is limited and requires pre-registration.
As part of the “Road to Manama” events, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) will host the Manama Cinema event at the Manama Souq from November 24 to December 2, according to Biz Bahrain.
The events aim to enhance Manama Souq’s tourist attraction by organising various events for people of all ages.
During weekends, Manama Cinema will feature Bahraini and Gulf movies, thus supporting national and GCC productions.
Additionally, the programme will host leading Bahraini film industry youth and organises workshops and plenary sessions.
The movies will be shown in the Hussain Yateem Building, where the Yateem family was the first to help spark interest in cinema in Bahrain, thanks to Ali Ahmed Yateem who was the first to apply for a movie theatre in 1927.
The workshops and plenaries will take place at The Collective Hub at Yateem Compound in Manama Souq.
The Manama Cinema will be held in conjunction with the “Bahrain Festive Season” that will be launched at the beginning of December. The festival will include a variety of activities, events, and festivities held across the Kingdom in various governorates.
Dr Nasser Qaedi, CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, expressed his pleasure at hosting the Manama Cinema event in the Manama Souq. He mentioned that Manama Cinema reflects BTEA’s interest in developing Manama Souq as a prominent tourist attraction and turning it into a leading tourist destination in the Kingdom.
“By hosting the Manama Cinema event, we are aspiring to attract larger numbers of tourists and give them the chance to learn more about Bahrain’s culture, heritage, and long history through watching well-known Bahraini movies,” Qaedi added.
“We at BTEA will proceed with our keen efforts to make Manama Souq one of the most appealing destinations for visitors of all nationalities.”
