The Minister of Tourism, Fatima Al Sairafi, participated in a discussion panel at Gateway Gulf 2024 forum, organised by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, where she highlighted the successful attraction of a diverse selection of world-renowned hotels set to open in Bahrain from 2024 to 2026. This expansion will add over 3,000 new hotel rooms, further strengthening Bahrain's position as a leading regional tourism hub .