Mumtalakat advised by Norton Rose Fulbright

 Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the investment arm of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the appointment of Kuoni Destination Management Specialists in connection with the creation of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s first destination management company, to be known as at Bahrain.  

 The appointment, which was announced at the Arabian Travel Market 2015, is part of the growing interest in the tourism and leisure sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain and reflects the Government’s commitment to promote the Kingdom of Bahrain as a tourism hub in the Gulf.

 Nick Clayson, partner, commented, "It is exciting to play a part in the establishment of this strategic partnership between Mumtalakat and Kuoni as the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain focuses investment on tourism in the country. We have significant experience working in the tourism and hospitality sector in the region and were delighted to assist with this ground breaking deal".

 The Norton Rose Fulbright team was led by partner Nick Clayson, assisted by senior associate Louisa Lynch, and working alongside Rima Al Masri, senior manager, legal affairs at Mumtalakat.