Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro inaugurated the first edition of the SMEs Development Exhibition – (Omani-Bahraini Products), organized by Bahrain SMEs Development Society in cooperation with the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Society, the Bahraini Embassy in Muscat, and the Omani Embassy in Manama. In the presence Bahrain Society for SMEs Development Chairman H.E. MP Ahmed Al-Salloum, and Bahrain's Ambassador to Oman H.E. Dr. Juma bin Ahmed Al-Kaabi, and Omani Ambassador H.E. Mr. Faisal bin Hareb bin Hamad Al Busaidi, and H.E. Ms. Eman Al Doseri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

H.E. Fakhro stressed the depth of the historical relations between the two countries and affirmed Bahrain's keenness to enhance existing investment opportunities and build more partnerships. In an aim to achieve development goals by adopting many programs and initiatives that support the national economy.

The Minister and attendees toured the exhibition and listened to a detailed explanation from H.E. MP Ahmed Sabah Al-Salloum, Chairman of the Bahrain SMEs Development Society, on the importance and expected gains of this exhibition, which starts May 24 and continues until May 27, and hosts more than 32 entrepreneurs.