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19-05-2024

HE Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, inaugurated the new Megamart branch in Bahrain Harbour Waterfront, in the presence of a number of officials and stakeholders.

The Minister stressed the importance of adopting policies that enhance the facilitation and competitiveness of commercial projects, praising the expansion of thriving hypermarkets in the Kingdom, and their ability to meet local community needs and requirements.

Moreover, His Excellency congratulated the Megamart group for the new expansion, and praised the contributions of the private sector in pushing the national economy, and its complementary role in upgrading development projects.

12-05-2024

H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Minister of Industry and Commerce received in his office Mr. Jawad Yousuf Al Hawaj, Chairman of the Bahraini-Chinese Friendship Society, and a number of members of the association.

His Excellency affirmed the strength of bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the People's Republic of China, noting the importance of enhancing ways to expand cooperation, especially in the industrial, commercial and investment fields.

The minister praised the role of the Bahraini-Chinese Friendship Society in consolidating relations in industry and trade and expanding horizons for cooperation, following the recently signed cooperation program, the "Silk Road Economic Belt".

12-05-2024

H.E. Minister of Industry and Commerce Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro met with Algerian Minister of Trade and Export Promotion Tayeb Zitouni, in the presence of Algerian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mahmoud Braham, as part of his official visit to the Kingdom.

The Minister praised the bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Algeria and noted the importance of supporting efforts of the private sector and investors to frame mutual ambitions in establishing joint projects.

Moreover, the meeting discussed many topics of common interest, where His Excellency the Minister reviewed the facilities provided by the Kingdom of Bahrain to investors and commercial projects, noting the attractive environment and strategic location that qualifies it to embrace major projects.

09-05-2024

H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Minister of Industry and Commerce received in his office this morning HE Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Kingdom of Bahrain Andrea Catalano, on the occasion of his appointment as his country's ambassador to the Kingdom.

The Minister hailed the advanced level of Bahraini-Italian relations and the growth of joint cooperation at various levels, pointing to the importance of enhancing trade and investment exchange, and consolidating economic and trade relations, in order to achieve common interests.

His Excellency wished the ambassador success in performing his new diplomatic duties.

08-05-2024

HE Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Minister of Industry and Commerce received Chargé d'affaires of Bangladesh to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr. A. K. M. Mohiuddin Kayes.

H.E. the Minister stressed the strength of the bilateral relations between the two countries and the positive developments they are witnessing at various levels, noting the importance of continuing to consolidate these relations, especially in the industrial and commercial fields to achieve common goals and aspirations.

05-05-2024

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Minister of Industry and Commerce, received H.E. Mr. Andreas Eliades, on the occasion of his appointment as ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Their excellencies reviewed bilateral relations between and Cyprus, and ways to enhance cooperation between the two friendly countries in various fields, especially economy. As well as other topics of common interest.

The Minister expressed his sincere wishes to the Ambassador for success in his diplomatic duties, looking forward to continuing cooperation in the best interest of both countries.

02-05-2024

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Minister of Industry and Commerce headed the delegation of the Kingdom of Bahrain participating in the 66th meeting of the Trade Cooperation Committee in Qatar, with the participation of Their Excellencies GCC Ministers of Trade, and Mr. Jassim Muhammad Al-Budaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC

His Excellency Fakhro affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain always seeks to enhance cooperation with the GCC countries in various fields to achieve mutual benefits.

The meeting discussed a number of topics on the agenda, including a working paper on the establishment of a permanent committee on investment, and the latest developments of the second ministerial meeting of ministers of economy and trade (6 + 1) between the GCC and China and the accompanying forum, as well as discussing the memorandum of the General Secretariat on taking note of the work of the committees of the Trade Cooperation Committee, and reviewing developments in addressing the challenges of intra-GCC trade, and developments in negotiations on free trade agreements with countries and international blocs. In addition to the annual report of the work and achievements of the Commercial Arbitration Center for the year 2023 and other topics on the agenda.

 

02-05-2024

H.E. Mr.  Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, headed the delegation of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the 52nd meeting of the Industrial Cooperation Committee of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, in the presence of Mr. Jassim Muhammad Al-Budaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, and the GCC Ministers of Industry, held in Doha, Qatar.

 

His Excellency affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to upholding cooperation and exchange of experiences and knowledge to enhance and support GCC economy, especially in the industrial sector and its reproach in adopting advanced technology, innovation, and technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The meeting discussed the advancement of the industrial sector in the Gulf, including developing a unified definition of the (Gulf) national product and its standards, reviewing a report of the lists of goods subject to collective protection, discussing the developments of the unified strategy for industrial development, reviewing a report on the activities of the Technical Secretariat Office for combating harmful practices in international trade, as well as a report on the achievements of the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting.