Al Liwan Cinema will have seven cinema screens with a total capacity of more than 1,000 seats.
Seef Properties has signed an agreement with Bahrain Cinema Company (Cineco), under which Cineco will manage and operate Al Liwan Cinema.
Al Liwan Cinema encompasses seven cinema screens with a total capacity of more than 1,000 seats, five of which will provide VIP service, and two display screens that support 3D movies, while one screen will be allocated for families only.
The largest display in Al Liwan Cinema will also support Dolby Atmos technology with high-quality 360-degree sound, providing a 3D audio technology that allows moviegoers to enjoy the finest details of the sounds in movies.
Speaking about the launch, Ahmed Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer of Seef Properties, said: “We are delighted to announce the signing of this agreement with Bahrain Cinema Company – Cineco; a leader in the field of cinema management and operation in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region, to inaugurate Al Liwan Cinema. Screening the latest releases of international films, Al Liwan will turn into an integrated mixed-use destination that offers an exceptional diversity of entertainment and hospitality products within modern facilities that are unparalleled in the Kingdom and the Northern Governorate.”
Ahmed Rashid, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Cinema Company, commented: “We are thrilled to announce the opening of Al Liwan Cinema in one of the latest and most modern tourist and entertainment destinations in the Kingdom. We are looking forward to receiving large numbers of moviegoers and enthusiasts to offer them unforgettable entertainment. Cineco has a long legacy in the world of cinematic entertainment with its adoption of the latest leading innovative technologies in this field. We affirm our commitment to provide a unique entertainment experience to moviegoers of all age groups.”
Established in 1967, Bahrain Cinema Company – Cineco is a public company listed on Bahrain Bourse. The company’s work specialises in the media sector, with a focus on movies, entertainment, real estate activities and restaurants.