Under the Patronage of H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism inaugurated Kingdom Block Company at Salman Industrial City – Hidd, in presence of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kingdom Group Companies Mr. Saud Kanoo and a number of board members, officials and businessmen.
On this occasion, the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism confirmed kingdom’s pride under the
leadership of His Majesty the King and the government to embrace more industrial and commercial facilities on its land and attract local, regional and international capital.
The minister emphasized government interest and support to all industrial, commercial and tourism projects. This project coincides Kingdom's celebration of the National Action Charter Day, which translates the initiatives of the Bahraini private sector in supporting economic and development march that is established by His Majesty the King and the government, which contribute to enhance Bahrain's reputation as an important investment location in the region and reflects the economic growth witnessed by the country.
From his part, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kingdom Group Companies Mr. Saud Kanoo confirmed that the launch of this industrial achievement is first of its kind in the Kingdom of Bahrain and it is expected to cover Bahraini market needs without the need to import abroad. The warehouse provides high quality heat-resistant construction products in accordance with international standards. He expressed his pride in growing of competitive projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as the Kingdom of Bahrain is always supporting Bahraini companies in various fields.
The company is built on an area of 30,000 m2 and the production capacity of the new factory about 350 thousand cubic meters per year of thermal insulation block and building materials.