From Russia with love

More than 200 tourists from Russia has landed in Bahrain, which also marked the arrival of the first chartered flight to Bahrain from Russia. They were welcomed by Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) with a traditional live performance, giving them a glimpse of Bahrain’s long history and hospitality.

The flight, operated by travel and tourism company, Coral Travel, arrived on Friday, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) said in a statement. Chief Executive Officer of BTEA, Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa and the Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Airport Company, Mohammed Al Binfalah were present.