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19-01-2025

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Minister of Industry and Commerce received in his office this morning H.E. Sultan bin Ali Al Khater, Qatari Ambassador to Bahrain.

The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Qatar, especially in the commercial and industrial aspects, stressing keenness to advance joint efforts to achieve common goals and aspirations.

H.E. the Ambassador expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Minister for the warm reception and affirmed his keenness to strengthen relations between the two brotherly countries on various levels.

19-01-2025

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Minister of Industry and Commerce affirmed that the historical relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America are continuing to grow and prosper, noting the keenness to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination between the two countries in various fields, especially in commerce and industry.

This came during the business luncheon organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain, where His Excellency the Minister participated as a keynote speaker, in the presence of Qays Al Zubi, President of the American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) in Bahrain, along with Liz Clark, Director of Middle East Affairs at the American Chamber of Commerce.

HE the Minister pointed to the importance of the private sector in both countries as a key partner in pushing joint coordination towards the best interest of both nations, stressing the mutual aspiration to enhance the benefit of these joint relations in the future in various sectors, especially commerce and industry.

For his part, H.E. Mr. Stephen Bondy, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain, affirmed the commitment to strengthen trade relations between the United States and Bahrain by promoting mutually beneficial cooperation paths under the Free Trade Agreement, praising the fruitful partnership between the American Chamber of Commerce in the US and the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham), and their cooperation with the US Embassy in Bahrain to promote expanded trade between the private sectors in both countries, to achieve the goals of the Comprehensive Agreement for Security Integration and Prosperity in order to deepen economic cooperation and enhance trade opportunities.

Mr. Qays Al-Zu'bi, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain, said that the Chamber is honored to play its role as a key platform that brings together business owners, government representatives and key stakeholders from the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America, adding that the Chamber constantly seeks to strengthen bilateral trade relations, which contributes to achieving common economic goals, saying: "This event reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting American companies in the Kingdom, facilitating the expansion of Bahraini companies' business in global markets, and in cooperation with our valued partners, we are proud to deepen bonds of cooperation and strategic partnership between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and to deliver exceptional value to our members and the business community in general."

In the same regard, Liz Clark, Director of Middle East Affairs at the American Chamber of Commerce, expressed her appreciation for the strategic partnership between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting the outstanding achievements made over the past few years, and stressing Bahrain's firm commitment to strengthening its relations with the United States in the fields of defense and security, trade and investment.

Clark explained that this commitment is clearly reflected by the signing of the Security Integration and Inclusive Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) with the United States of America, which strengthens bilateral relations between the two countries, praising the role of the American Chamber of Commerce in supporting this partnership since the implementation of the U.S.-Bahrain FTA in 2006, and noting the significant growth in trade between the two countries since then.

19-01-2025

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, attended Steel Masters grand opening in Seef Mall in Manama, and was received by Steel Masters’ Chairman Mr. Hussein Yousef, and a number of officials.

His Excellency hailed the efforts of national companies in boosting the commercial sector and providing the best services and products to the consumer public in Bahrain, which reflects the economic growth in the Kingdom and enhances its position and commercial reputation.

Moreover, the Minister praised the Bahraini youth initiatives and contributions to the economic street in Bahrain, stressing the importance of investing in young people and their innovative and sustainable entrepreneurial endeavors that enable them to continue developing their businesses and expanding their scope at all levels achieve global recognition.

Steel Masters is a subsidiary of Hope Ventures, it specializes in manufacturing barbecue equipment, chimneys, food trucks and other products

19-01-2025

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, and memorandums of understanding with the European Patent Office, in the presence of H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce representing the Bahraini side, and Mr. Kim Wan ki, Commissioner of the Korea Intellectual Property Bureau representing the Korean side, and Mr. António Campinos, President of the European Patent Office representing the European side. 

This pioneering step is a new gain for the Kingdom of Bahrain in developing the patent and intellectual property sector, and it confirms Bahrain's position as a country that preserves and protects all kinds of intellectual property rights and patent rights, which contributes to increasing the flow of investments and benefits from the mutual experiences between the two sides to achieve more gains.

A memorandum of understanding on the patent prosecution highway program was signed between the Korean Intellectual Property Office in the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The MoU aims to accelerate the procedures for patent applications.

As well as a memorandum of understanding on bilateral cooperation in the field of patents between the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in the Kingdom of Bahrain (Patent Office) and the European Patent Office, this MoU aims to establish a mechanism to identify, direct and enhance cooperation activities between the two parties in the field of patents, in accordance with the competencies, responsibilities and procedures of each party, on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.

 

In addition to a memorandum of understanding on the pilot program for the fast track of patent examination between the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in the Kingdom of Bahrain (the Patent Office) and the European Patent Office. The MoU aims to implement a comprehensive pilot program for the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), which allows applicants to apply for quick processing of corresponding applications covering the same invention.

14-01-2025

HE Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce met with Ekaterina Priezzheva, the Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade in his office.
The Minister stressed the depth of relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Russian Federation, praising the joint efforts to enhance trade cooperation and exchange of experiences. Affirming the Ministry’s keenness to highlight the Kingdom’s position as an attractive global center for investments, thanks to the stimulating investment environment provided by the government, and the distinguished facilities provided to investors from around the world.
His Excellency also stressed the importance of the vital role played by the public and private sectors in the two countries to strengthen and develop partnerships in various fields. Noting the significant contributions of mutual visits and joint projects between businessmen in deepening and elevating economic relations.
The meeting also discussed bilateral investment cooperation and explored new opportunities to expand partnership, in order to support the achievement of the strategic and development visions of the two countries.
 

12-01-2025

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, affirmed support to the industrial sector as a priority sector in the kingdom, which significantly contributes to the development of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and provides quality opportunities for citizens.

This came during the visit of His Excellency the Minister of Industry and Commerce to Amiri Industries Company in Salman Industrial City in Hidd, where he was received by Mr. Adel Amiri, Chairman of the Board of Directors and a number of senior officials of the factory.

His Excellency toured the factory and was briefed on the work progress, and listened to an explanation about the work mechanisms and stages of manufacturing and production.

Amiri Industries a highly distinguished company that earned consumer confidence by providing high quality products in the field of electrical panels and road poles and creating innovative electrical solutions, lamps and road safety products.

09-01-2025

The opening ceremony of the 3rd Bahraini-Omani Products Exhibition was held in the presence of H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, H.E. Dr. Juma bin Ahmed Al Kaabi, Bahraini Ambassador to Oman, H.E. Faisal bin Hareb bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Omani Ambassador to Bahrain, and a number of senior officials and stakeholders. Organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the Sultanate of Oman in cooperation with the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association at Al Dana Mall starting 7th to 11th of January. 

On this occasion, H.E. Fakhro, praised the historical relations between Bahrain and Oman. Affirming Bahrain’s commitment to enhance these relations and attain more strategic partnerships to achieve desired development goals and support the national economy, praising such distinguished initiatives that contribute to the enrichment of existing trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

The Minister and Their Excellencies and attendees toured the exhibition, and received a detailed explanation about the importance of this exhibition and its expected gains as one of the outputs of the Bahraini-Omani Joint Committee, with the participation of a number of entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises from both sides.

08-01-2025

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

 

The meeting reviewed the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and the positive developments they are witnessing in various fields, noting the importance of continuing to develop economic relations especially, in the interest of the two friendly countries and to achieve common goals and aspirations.