H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce received CEO of the Arab Financial Services (AFS) Mr. Samer Soliman, in the presence of a number of officials from both sides, during which a number of topics related to financial services were reviewed.

The Minister noted the support the banking sector receives as a prominent tributary to attracting investments and developing national economy, praising the innovative services and solutions provided by the Arab Financial Services to companies and consumers alike, which contributed to the formation of advanced expertise in the world of finance and business, noting the pivotal role played by such companies in their various specialties in supporting Bahrain's commercial movement and economic development.​