Bapco Energies, the Kingdom of Bahrain's integrated energy company, has been named the Official Energy Partner for the 2026 Royal Bahrain Concours. The event is scheduled to take place at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa from Friday 6 November to Saturday 7 November 2026. As the Kingdom of Bahrain's integrated energy company, Bapco Energies will play a central role in supporting the logistical and operational requirements of this high-profile gathering.
James Brooks-Ward, Chairman of the Royal Bahrain Concours, stated, "As one of Bahrain’s leading national organisations, Bapco Energies brings a strong performance-driven approach that aligns naturally with the values of the Concours." This partnership notes a strategic collaboration between the automotive showcase and one of the nation's primary industrial entities.
Mark Thomas, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bapco Energies, said, "We are pleased to join the Royal Bahrain Concours as an Official Partner for 2026. There is a natural connection between Bapco Energies’ focus on performance and an occasion that brings together some of the world’s finest automobiles." By aligning with the 2026 Royal Bahrain Concours, Bapco Energies aims to show its commitment to excellence in its sector while contributing to the prestige of the event.
Event Patronage and Organization
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, serves as the patron for the 2026 Royal Bahrain Concours. The involvement of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa provides significant national oversight for the proceedings. Thorough Events W.L.L. Organizes the event in partnership with the Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). This organizational framework ensures that the event is managed with professional precision, leveraging the resources and expertise of both the private firm and the governmental authority.
The Royal Golf Club in Riffa, Bahrain, serves as the venue for the proceedings. The selection of the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, Bahrain, as the host site provides a setting for the display of rare and historic vehicles. James Brooks-Ward, Chairman of the Royal Bahrain Concours, commented on the preparations for the upcoming gathering. "Following the success of our inaugural edition, excitement is already building for what promises to be another exceptional event at the Royal Golf Club this November," said Brooks-Ward. "Partnerships of this calibre play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the Royal Bahrain Concours and reinforcing Bahrain’s position on the international concours stage."
The collaboration between Thorough Events W.L.L. And the Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) remains a cornerstone of the event’s planning. By holding the 2026 Royal Bahrain Concours at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, the organizers intend to maintain the standards established during the inaugural edition. The event, scheduled from Friday 6 November to Saturday 7 November 2026, will welcome participants and visitors to the Kingdom of Bahrain for a two-day showcase. Through the support of partners like Bapco Energies, the organizers are focused on the logistical execution of the event at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, Bahrain.
