The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has revealed Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, in Sakhir, Bahrain, as its newest international member.

Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre hosts indoor and outdoor live events and has a capacity of 10,000. The venue is built approximately 15 metres into the ground in the Sakhir desert.

The venue joins AEV’s international membership network, which includes event venues and organisations across the live events sector.

Rachel Parker, CEO of AEV, said the association welcomed the venue into membership and looked forward to sharing experiences and collaboration with the organisation.

Damian Bush, CEO, Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, said: “We are proud to join AEV and be part of a network that represents excellence across the events industry. As a leading entertainment destination in the Gulf region, we look forward to trading insight, championing best practice and contributing to the continued evolution of the live events industry.”