H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, received the newly appointed French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Mr. Eric Giraud-Telme in his office this morning.

The Minister welcomed the ambassador, and discussed joint bilateral relations between Bahrain and France, and ways to strengthen and develop them to achieve common goals, especially in trade and economy.

For his part, the French ambassador expressed his keenness to strengthen bilateral ties to serve the best interest of both countries and their people.

HE Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce received Mr. Khaled El Mekwad, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bahrain.

The Minister affirmed the government's keenness to increase opportunities for cooperation with the United Nations and its multiple development programs, praising the great efforts and development contributions of the United Nations and its agencies to support economic development, and noting the importance of the initiatives of the United Nations Executive Office and its remarkable contributions to many projects and programs in the country, to achieve the goals of sustainable development.

For his part, Mr. Khaled El Mekwad, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bahrain, expressed his appreciation to the Government of Bahrain for all its efforts to support the initiatives of international organizations and their programs, praising the accelerating growth of Bahraini economy and the progress the Kingdom is witnessing on various levels.​

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, stressed the strong ties between the Kingdom and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, especially in the commercial and industrial sectors.

This came during a meeting between the Minister of Industry and Commerce and H.E. Mr. Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources in Saudi Arabia, within the framework of his official visit to Saudi Arabia.

During the meeting, H.E. Fakhro noted the importance of supporting all programs, initiatives and projects that strengthen bilateral ties, praising Saudi Arabia's strategic steps, which reflect the commitment towards sustainable development for economic sectors, especially the industrial sector, which is witnessing rapid development and growth.​

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, affirmed that supporting national industries and encouraging the competitiveness of the national product reflects the diversification and sustainability of the national economy, and the visions of the industrial sector strategy (2022-2026) to increase the industrial sector's contribution to the GDP, and exports of national origin, achieving sustainable development, and providing new opportunities for investment and export.

This came during the opening of the Dallaspresso manufacturing facility by the Minister of Industry and Commerce in the presence of BCCI Chairman Mr. Sameer Abdullah Nass.

During the tour of the facility, the Minister was briefed on all stages of coffee and tea production, starting from processing, all the way to roasting and packaging. His Excellency listened to a detailed explanation of how the facility achieves high quality in its products, and its commitment to international health and safety standards.

The Minister praised the ambitious initiatives of local industries, and the efforts of DallaSpresso in offering high quality local products, stressing the Ministry's continued support for the local industry, and expanding its marketing scope to reach regional and global markets.

For his part, Chairman of Dallaspresso, Mr. Khalid Al-Amin, said: “We are pleased to open our newly expanded factory, which confirms our commitment to providing world-class products, and contribute to the development of the local industry. We look forward to meeting the increasing demand for our products locally and internationally and increasing our production capacity."
Al-Amin appreciated the efforts to strengthen partnerships between the government and private sector, praising the role of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Labor Fund “Tamkeen", the Economic Development Board “EDB", and the participating strategic investors, which enabled Dallaspresso to reach this point of achievement.

Dallaspresso was founded locally in 2016, led by Mr. Ali Mohsen, who presented the first product of Arabic and Turkish coffee capsules and local “Karak", in an attempt to keep up with the latest global trends in the world of coffee and tea with a local flavor. Dallaspresso produces more than one million “Karak" capsules and coffee, and offers more than 21 different types, the products are exported to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and Jordan, in cooperation with Export Bahrain. Dallaspresso focuses on diversity and creativity in its products, targeting Gulf and international markets.​

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, stressed the depth of historical relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, reflected in the rapid growth of trade between the two countries in various sectors, in addition to the cooperation agreements and MoUs signed to enhance trade relations and increase the volume of mutual investments.

This came during the participation Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, as a keynote speaker in the business lunch organized by the Bahrain-British Business Forum, in the presence of UK's Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade, Lord Dominic Johnson, and British Ambassador-designate to Bahrain Mr. Alistair Long, and the Chairman of the Forum's Board of Directors Mr. Khalid Rashid Al-Zayani, and a number of officials and concerned parties.   Where they discussed a number of upcoming plans and projects.

The Minister of Industry and Commerce also reviewed the developments in UK-GCC free trade agreement, which will open broader areas of economic relations to support access to a rapidly growing market, abundant natural resources, investment opportunities, and the provision of more qualitative opportunities.

His Excellency Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, affirmed that the United Kingdom is an important strategic partner to the Kingdom of Bahrain, stressing the necessity of enhancing joint cooperation in the fields of trade and investment through commercial exchange to achieve cooperation in developing competitive capabilities and trade and investment relations in multiple fields.

This came during a meeting between the Minister of Industry and Commerce, with UK's Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade, Lord Dominic Johnson this morning, in the presence of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Ms. Eman Ahmed Al-Doseri, and a number of senior officials from both sides.

The meeting discussed a number of issues of common interest and ways to develop and increase the volume of bilateral investments. The Minister stressed the Kingdom of Bahrain's keenness to enhance aspects of bilateral cooperation with the UK in all fields, pointing out the role the private sector in both countries can play, which contributes significantly to achieving common goals.

For his part, Lord Johnson praised the Kingdom's role as an important economic center in the region, expressing his desire to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries and develop trade and economic relations in various fields​

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, confirmed that the historical relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America are constantly progressing, noting the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation by joint visits and agreements.

This came during a meeting that gathered Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, with Qays Al Zubi, President of Amcham Bahrain, and a number of members of the Board of Directors, where a number of topics of common interest were discussed.

H.E. the Minister praised Amcham's pivotal role in strengthening trade and economic relations between the two sides, noting Bahrain's attractive investment environment and the privileges and facilities it provides to investors.

For his part Mr. Qays Al Zubi, President of Amcham Bahrain, appreciated for the continuous support of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, stressing the importance of such meetings in enhancing economic cooperation. Al Zubi added: “This reflects our shared commitment to promoting an environment conducive to business growth and investment, which ultimately leads to the economic prosperity of the Kingdom of Bahrain."​

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, highlighted Bahrain's distinctive investment climate, noting the continuous developments of its ambitious economic and development strategies aiming towards a sustainable economy, which has contributed to attracting many international investments.​

This came during a meeting between the Minister and Solomon Capital Group Chairman Mr. David Solomon, where they discussed a number of topics of common interest.

During the meeting, H.E. Fakhro praised the leading position of Solomon Capital Group, which is considered one of the most important global institutions in the field of providing financial, banking and investment services.