H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, hailed the contributions of national companies to various aspects of national development, praising their active role in promoting positive growth of national economy to achieve the comprehensive and ambitious development goals of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

This came during a meeting between H.E. Mr. Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, and businessman and investor Mr. Hamed Al Zayani, founding member and partner of Al Zayani Investments, accompanied by board member Mr. Rashid Hamed Al Zayani, where a number of topics of economic and development importance were reviewed.

The Minister also stressed the government's continuous support for this vital sector, noting that the Ministry considers the private sector the main tributary of national economy and its growth.​

H.E. Minister of Industry and Commerce Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro stressed the prominent role of the local press in conveying government steps and programs in all sectors, including economic and development.

This came as H.E. the Minister received Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Bilad newspaper, Mr. Abdul Nabi Al Shola, the newspaper's editor-in-chief, Mr. Moanes Al-Mardi, the CEO Mr. Ahmed Bahar and a number of officials.

During the meeting, the Minister praised the Al Bilad's initiatives in supporting the economic and development sectors and discussed a number of economic issues and the future outlook for the commercial, industrial and development sectors in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

For his part, Mr. Al-Shola praised the efforts of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in promoting the economic sector and highlighting the investment opportunities available in the Kingdom.​

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Minister of Industry and Commerce received Indian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Piyush Srivastava, where they discussed a number of issues of common interest.

The meeting also reviewed the long-standing historical relations and strategic partnership between Bahrain and India, stressing the importance of investing these historical relations in developing joint economic relations, and noting the outstanding positive results of the official visit recently made by HE the Minister to India, wishing for it to achieve its desired results.

H.E. the Minister also referred to the attractive investment environment the Kingdom of Bahrain provides, and the privileges and facilities enjoyed by investors inside and outside Bahrain, pointing to its importance in upgrading economic and trade relations in a way that achieves common goals.

For his part, the Ambassador stressed the depth of bilateral relations and the remarkable progress they are witnessing in many fields, praising the great efforts made by the esteemed government of Bahrain to develop the flow of investments between the two sides.​

HE Minister of Industry and Commerce Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro received in his office this morning Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Mr. Ni Ruchi.

The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in all fields, especially industrial, commercial and investment fields, in addition to discussing a number of issues of common concern.

The Minister referred to the kingdom's attractive economic environment, pointing to the positive effect of mutual visits between officials and businessmen in achieving growth, encouraging investments, increasing the volume of trade exchanges and joint economic cooperation between both sides. 

For his part, HE the Ambassador affirmed his country's keenness to strengthen and develop relations with Bahrain and increase the prospects of bilateral cooperation to serve both countries and their people.​

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, visited Al Ansari Group's Maktab Co-working space project, located in Gudaibiya. H.E. was received by Mr. Ahmed Abdulkareem Al-Ansari and Mr. Abduljalil Abdulkareem Al-Ansari from the Board of Directors of Al-Ansari Lighting Group, in the presence of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, H.E. Ms. Eman Al-Doseri and a number of senior officials.

The Minister toured the company's workplace, and listened to a briefing on the project's work line, and the services provided by the company , as the project seeks to attract entrepreneurs, providing them with working space and giving a great opportunity for SMEs to develop their projects without worrying about cost of establishing headquarters for their companies.

Moreover, H.E. expressed his appreciation for the national companies that seek to attract entrepreneurs and help develop emerging businesses, stressing the Ministry's keenness to support and encourage these projects and national companies that contribute to the development of national economy, in order to achieve the kingdom's goals and aspirations.​

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, met Mr. Ahmed Abdulla Bin Hindi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahraini-Korean Friendship Society.

The Minister congratulated Mr. Bin Hindi on the formation of the Board of Directors for the Bahraini-Korean Friendship Society, and discussed ways to enhance economic and trade cooperation and exchanging expertise, as well as strengthening bilateral relations, especially in the fields of industry and trade.​

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Minister of Industry and Commerce received in his office this morning Honorary Consul of the Republic of Cyprus to the Kingdom of Bahrain Mr. Christos A. Poullaides.

 The Minister acknowledged the Consul's efforts and role in strengthening joint economic relations between Bahrain and Cyprus, reviewing the latest developments that attract investments to Bahrain and the facilities and procedures for localizing investments from the region and the world, stressing the role of mutual visits and highlighting their impact on the volume of trade exchange and joint economic cooperation.​

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce visited Showaiter factory in Muharraq Souq, where he met with Mr. Fouad Showaiter, Chairman of Fouad Hussain Showaiter Factory.

 ​H.E. the Minister stressed the role of the private sector and its continuous contributions in promoting economic growth as well as the distinguished partnership between the public and private sectors, noting that the Kingdom of Bahrain is proud of its businessmen and their significant contributions to boost national economy.  

For his part, Mr. Fouad Shwaiter expressed his appreciation for the remarkable support provided by the Government, especially the easy procedures provided to commercial and investment institutions, stressing the importance of continuing mutual cooperation between the public and private sectors to serve the national economy and attract more investments to the Kingdom.