H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, participated in the celebration organized by Al Hawaj Group on occasion of  the 115th anniversary of  the founding of Samsonite International, in the presence of Al Hawaj Group Chairman Jawad Al Hawaj and a number of officials , at the company's branch in City Centre.

The Minister praised the pivotal role of the private sector in supporting the national economy, noting Al-Hawaj Group’s achievements in localizing many brands in the Kingdom of Bahrain, adding that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, in cooperation with related authorities, is working to provide more facilities to ensure the smooth attraction of investments, which contributes to boosting national economy.

Notably, Samsonite International is one of the most prominent American brands specialized in manufacturing bags.