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The Premier opens the fair

Bahrain’s brands among the best: Premier

MANAMA, February 10, 2016

Bahrain's products are among the best in the market, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa said.

He said that the quality of Bahraini products make them “the best choice in the market because they precisely take the requirements and needs of consumers into account”.

The Premier’s comments came as he opened the 2016 Gulf Industry Fair at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC) yesterday.

As many as  80 exhibitors from 16 countries are participating at the three-day exhibition, organised by Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions (HCE) of Bahrain.

The Premier pointed out that the industrial sector is one of the pillars of the kingdom’s efforts to diversify its revenue sources, given its huge potential and outstanding ability to revitalise the national economy.

The Prime Minister underscored the government’s unwavering keenness on encouraging Bahraini companies to expand their operations   through providing a series of facilities and incentives, alongside its support to GCC and foreign investments within the framework of the free and open market policy.

He stressed that the kingdom has become a leading country in hosting regional exhibitions and conferences, thanks to its advanced and modern infrastructure that attracts investors to it.

Specialised events such as the Gulf Industry Fair provide a platform to share expertise and reach deals among businessmen and investors, and open up wider horizons for developing trade and agreeing on joint ventures, which benefits the national economy and enhances its development and growth, the Premier said.

Touring the fair, the Premier expressed admiration for the exhibited items and products in the field of advanced industrial technology, which, he said, reflects Bahrain’s distinguished status as a favourable destination for conferences and exhibitions.

The Premier called on investors in the industrial field to focus on modern technology-based industries that could boost the kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP).

He also lauded the increasing number of companies participating at the fair, which proved the confidence of the participants in the event, in terms of its organisation and ability to attract investors.

Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Premier for patronising the opening of the 2016 fair.

HCE chairman Anwar Abdulrahman extended his thanks and appreciation to the Prime Minister for patronising the fair, adding that the Premier’s gesture embodies his keenness on supporting the industrial sector, given its importance as an important tributary to the national economy.

He asserted that the Prime Minister’s constant desire to inaugurate the fair personally is a badge of honour for HCE and is a catalyst for it to continue hosting various specialised regional and international exhibitions.

HCE managing director Jubran Abdulrahman expressed his sincere thanks, appreciation and gratitude to the Premier for his constant support to the fair, which was an ideal platform for companies aiming to do business in the emerging industrial markets of the GCC region.

He underlined the importance of the timing of the fair amidst the fall in oil prices, which, he said, highlights the importance of achieving economic and industrial diversity.

The Gulf Industry Fair is open to trade and business visitors from 9 am to 7 pm and continues till Thursday. – TradeArabia News Service




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