World Trade Centre expert comes to Bahrain

He will be offering his expertise in setting up the BWTC, which offers two 50-storey twin towers, and is currently under construction in Manama adjacent to the Sheraton Hotel.

Mr Kotvis, a Dutch national, has been appointed as consultant to help set up BWTC utilising his expertise, having previously been Chief Executive Officer of the largest multi-functional accommodation in the Netherlands - The World Trade Centre in Amsterdam.

Mr Robin Williamson, General Manager of DTZ stated "It is important for the Kingdom that we maximise the potential of the BWTC. We have therefore, asked Mr Kotvis to provide advice on the best way of utilising the strengths of the global World Trade Centre Association, to implement successful strategies for its success in Bahrain."

During his time here, Mr Kotvis will work together with DTZ management to create the template for the BWTC's success and ensure that it is implemented and managed in line with World Trade Centre Association guidelines.

DTZ has also arranged for Mr Kotvis to meet some of the relevant key government and corporate sector management in Bahrain in order that he can learn more about what the country and the region, has to offer to the World Trade Centre members throughout the world.

The World Trade Centre Association (WTCA), established in 1970, offers a worldwide network of opportunities for the region. The WTCA has as its goals, to stand outside politics and move across national boundaries in service to those who wish to develop and facilitate international trade. The organisation brings together exporters, importers and service providers who offer essential trade services and consequently help to stimulate the economy of the regions it serves.

Now representing 284 members associations in 77 countries, all involved in the development or operation of World Trade Centres or in providing related services the World Trade Centres service more than 750,000 international trading corporations.

In Bahrain the World Trade Centre will dominate the Manama skyline with its spectacular twin towers and interest has already been shown in what is set to become Bahrain's most prestigious address for business.

As well as the new twin tower commercial office building of over 40 storeys, the development houses an extended retail centre, which, will double the amount of stores in the existing Bahrain Commercial Complex mall as well as adding some top quality restaurants. The adjacent Sheraton Hotel, will undergo major renovations and will become an integral part of the new complex.