Bahraini minister emphasized the importance of the Middle East aviation industry"s growth MANAMA: The Bahrain International Airshow has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, represented by the Kingdom’s Alpha Star Aviation Services, to participate in this year’s airshow, the Bahrain News Agency reported. The signing took place during the visit of Bahrain’s Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Mohammed bin Thamer Al-Kaabi to Saudi Arabia. Al-Kaabi emphasized the importance of the Middle East aviation industry"s growth regarding airport infrastructure, air navigation services, ground services, and other areas. He commended the development of the BIAS at regional and international levels. The airshow, held under the patronage of King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, takes place this year from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11.