Bahrain Airshow cancelled this year as Iran war continues
The Bahrain International Airshow will not be held this year, with the next staging of the biennial event pushed back to 2028 as the Iran war continues to cast a shadow on the region. The event, which is held at Sakhir Air Base, was scheduled to take place from November 18-20. Its eighth staging has now been “rescheduled” for November 15-17, 2028 “following careful consideration and continuing…
The Bahrain International Airshow has been cancelled for this year as the ongoing Iran war continues to disrupt the region. The biennial event, typically held at Sakhir Air Base, was originally scheduled for November 18-20, but has now been rescheduled for November 15-17, 2028. Organisers made the decision following careful consideration and discussions with stakeholders, partners, and international companies in the region and globally.
The primary aim of postponing the show is to allow visitors, exhibitors, delegates, and partners to fully participate and enjoy the experience. The ongoing Iran war, now in its seventh month, has plunged the region into one of its worst geopolitical crises in decades, severely impacting sectors such as hospitality, aviation, and tourism.
Bahrain, in particular, has been heavily targeted by Iranian attacks, with over 800 assaults recorded since February 28 alone. The country's aviation sector has also been significantly disrupted, with international airlines adjusting schedules due to airspace restrictions and operational uncertainty. Emirates recently resumed flights between Dubai and Bahrain on August 15 after weeks of cancellations.
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