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Bahrain This Week
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Bahrain This Week
Exhibition World Bahrain Launches 'EWB's Imagination Station'
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) announces the launch of 'EWB's Imagination Station', a creative platform designed to offer engaging, family-oriented experiences through collaborations with a diverse range of local partners. The inaugural edition of EWB's Imagination Station will debut in parallel with the upcoming Bahrain Summer Toy Festival 2025, running from the 1st of July to the 5th of August 2025 at the East Lounge of EWB. This first activation is held in collaboration with Artly, a well-known Bahrain-based creative arts studio, and will feature an interactive lineup of arts and crafts activities tailored for children, teens, adults and families. At the heart of the experience are daily hands-on art stations that inspire creativity and encourage exploration through self-expression and collaborative engagement. Visitors of all ages can participate freely, and at their own pace, with activities suitable for both individual and group enjoyment. Creative highlights for walk-in visitors of this first edition include tote bag painting, the Fluid Bear Bar for acrylic-paint art on bear figures, and canvas painting, where Bahrain's landmarks come to life through guided designs. In addition to the walk-in stations, weekly guided art classes will be offered across various age groups starting with 4-year-olds and up to adults, with rotating workshops in painting, clay, and mixed media ranging from cookie decorating and mask-making to paracord bracelets, sand art, and self-portraits, ensuring something fresh and fun each week. Huda Al Shamlan, Director of Marketing, Communication and Partnerships at Exhibition World Bahrain commented' 'the launch of EWB's Imagination Station reflects our commitment to continually enhance the value of public-facing events hosted at our venue. Through collaborative partnerships such as this with Artly, Platinumlist and Bahrain Toy Festival, we aim to deliver enriching experiences that transform EWB into a year-round destination for creativity, learning, and family engagement.' She added: 'this initiative is not only about delivering enriching, hands-on experiences for families – it also underlines our dedication to supporting the local community by actively partnering with Bahraini businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative talents.' Shaikha Dwa bint Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Artly co-owner, shared her thoughts: 'we are delighted to collaborate with EWB on this first edition of Imagination Station. This initiative offers a unique opportunity to foster imagination, creativity, and connection through art. Visitor of all ages will enjoy accessible and meaningful ways to express themselves in a welcoming, playful and inspiring environment.' To further enhance EWB's offering this summer, the venue has partnered with Bahrain Toy Festival and GBL Group to offer exclusive children's birthday packages available throughout the Toy Festival. Families can celebrate their children's special day in a vibrant and festive environment filled with art, entertainment, and hands-on fun.
Gulf Insider
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: EWB Unveils Creative Zone at Summer Toy Fest
What began as a celebration of toys is fast transforming into a full-blown creative festival. Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is launching a hands-on art zone called 'EWB's Imagination Station', offering a new layer to the Bahrain Summer Toy Festival 2025 with daily interactive workshops and walkin art experiences for families. The new station, developed in partnership with the Bahrain-based creative studio Artly, aims to deliver more than just entertainment. Running from July 1st to August 5th alongside the Toy Festival, the initiative turns part of EWB's East Lounge into a working arts lab filled with painting stations, crafting corners, and design challenges for children, teens, and adults. Among the standout attractions is the 'Fluid Bear Bar', where visitors can paint acrylic designs on bear figures, along with canvas sessions that bring Bahrain's iconic landmarks to life. Other options include tote bag painting and guided DIY art classes for age groups starting at four years old and extending to adults. Each week, a rotating schedule will feature new creative experiences such as mask-making, cookie decorating, paracord bracelet weaving, clay modelling and more, ensuring no two visits are alike. 'We're turning EWB into a year-round destination for creativity, learning, and family engagement,' said Huda Al Shamlan, Director of Marketing, Communication and Partnerships at EWB. 'The Imagination Station is more than a summer add-on. It is part of a wider strategy to deepen the value of public-facing events at our venue.'
Daily Tribune
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
More Than Toys
bahrain TDT | Manama What began as a celebration of toys is fast transforming into a full-blown creative festival. Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is launching a hands-on art zone called 'EWB's Imagination Station', offering a new layer to the Bahrain Summer Toy Festival 2025 with daily interactive workshops and walkin art experiences for families. The new station, developed in partnership with the Bahrain-based creative studio Artly, aims to deliver more than just entertainment. Running from July 1st to August 5th alongside the Toy Festival, the initiative turns part of EWB's East Lounge into a working arts lab filled with painting stations, crafting corners, and design challenges for children, teens, and adults. Among the standout attractions is the 'Fluid Bear Bar', where visitors can paint acrylic designs on bear figures, along with canvas sessions that bring Bahrain's iconic landmarks to life. Other options include tote bag painting and guided DIY art classes for age groups starting at four years old and extending to adults. Each week, a rotating schedule will feature new creative experiences such as mask-making, cookie decorating, paracord bracelet weaving, clay modelling and more, ensuring no two visits are alike. 'We're turning EWB into a year-round destination for creativity, learning, and family engagement,' said Huda Al Shamlan, Director of Marketing, Communication and Partnerships at EWB. 'The Imagination Station is more than a summer add-on. It is part of a wider strategy to deepen the value of public-facing events at our venue.'
Biz Bahrain
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Biz Bahrain
Exhibition World Bahrain launches ‘EWB's Imagination Station' in collaboration with Artly
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) announced the launch of 'EWB's Imagination Station', a new creative platform designed to provide engaging, family focused experiences in partnership with a range of local organisations. The first edition of EWB's Imagination Station will open alongside the Bahrain Summer Toy Festival 2025, which runs from July 1 to August 5 at EWB's East Lounge. The initiative is being held in collaboration with Artly, a Bahrain based creative arts studio, and features a variety of interactive arts and crafts activities for children, teens, adults, and families. The experience includes daily hands on art stations aimed at inspiring creativity and encouraging self expression and collaboration. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate at their own pace, with activities designed for both individual and group enjoyment. Creative highlights for walk in visitors include tote bag painting, acrylic painting at the Fluid Bear Bar, and canvas painting guided by designs featuring Bahraini landmarks. In addition to these stations, weekly guided art classes will be available for participants aged four and above. Workshops will rotate weekly and include painting, clay, and mixed media activities such as cookie decorating, mask making, paracord bracelets, sand art, and self portraits. Huda Al Shamlan, Director of Marketing, Communication and Partnerships at Exhibition World Bahrain, said that the launch of Imagination Station reflects EWB's commitment to enhancing the value of public events hosted at the venue. She noted that partnerships with Artly, Platinumlist, and the Bahrain Toy Festival contribute to making EWB a year round destination for creativity, learning, and family engagement. She added that the initiative is not only aimed at delivering interactive experiences for families but also reflects EWB's support for the local community through collaboration with Bahraini businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative talents. Shaikha Dwa bint Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Co-Owner of Artly, expressed her appreciation for the partnership, describing the initiative as an opportunity to foster imagination and creativity through accessible and meaningful art experiences in a welcoming environment. To complement the summer programme, EWB has also partnered with the Bahrain Toy Festival and GBL Group to introduce exclusive children's birthday packages throughout the festival. Families can celebrate in a lively and creative setting, featuring art activities, entertainment, and hands on fun. Bookings for both EWB's Imagination Station and the birthday packages can be made via Exhibition World Bahrain's ticketing partner, Platinumlist, at or through the Platinumlist app. BNA(R)
Bahrain This Week
30-05-2025
- Business
- Bahrain This Week
Exhibition World Bahrain Takes Part in IMEX Frankfurt 2025
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) wrapped up its participation at IMEX Frankfurt 2025, held from 20 to 22 May in Frankfurt, Germany. As one of the leading international exhibitions for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry, IMEX Frankfurt 2025 brought together thousands of professionals and suppliers from across the globe. Representing EWB at the event were Alan Pryor, General Manager; Huda Al Shamlan, Director of Marketing, Communications and Partnerships; and Bjorn Hufkie, Director of Business Development. Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) was also represented by Consultant and Advisor Dr. Ali Follad; and Ahmed Lari, a Marketing and Promotion Specialist at BTEA. The delegation presented Bahrain's flagship exhibition and conference venue, highlighting its advanced infrastructure and adaptable spaces designed to accommodate a diverse range of events—from large-scale conventions and exhibitions to smaller corporate meetings, live events and entertainment, cultural gatherings, and private functions and galas. Over the course of three days, the EWB team engaged with international industry stakeholders, including event planners, potential international clients, and other contributors to the wider industry such as association representatives and educators. These interactions contributed to strengthening Bahrain's presence in the global MICE sector and supported EWB's strategic objective of positioning itself as a preferred destination for high-profile international events. Her Excellency Sara Ahmed Buhiji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and Chairperson of EWB, remarked on the significance of the event: 'IMEX Frankfurt provides a valuable annual platform to promote Bahrain's offerings in the international MICE and business events landscape. Our participation supports EWB's broader ambition to attract world-class events and create long-term value for Bahrain's tourism and business sectors. The connections made during this event pave the way for future collaboration and growth.' Participation in IMEX Frankfurt forms part of EWB's ongoing efforts to build partnerships, enhance market visibility, and contribute to Bahrain's economic diversification strategy. With over 4,000 global meeting planners and more than 3,000 suppliers in attendance, the event offered a constructive forum for business development and industry insight.
