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Dr. Al Zeyoudi expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended by King
Hamad, describing it as a reflection of Bahrain’s deep-rooted values and its consistent efforts to
support bilateral cooperation across various sectors, particularly in trade, investment and
development.

Reviewed recent developments in strategic trade and investment partnerships

The meeting reviewed recent developments in strategic trade and investment partnerships between
the two nations, as well as ways to expand them in line with shared development objectives and
aspirations for continued growth and prosperity.
Attendees

Also present were Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, and
Fahad Mohammed Salem bin Kardous Al Ameri, UAE Ambassador to Bahrain.

Meetings

On the sidelines of the visit, Dr. Al Zeyoudi held separate meetings with Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa
Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy, and Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, to
explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The discussions came following the entry into
force of the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement on 8th May.

Both sides expressed their hope that business communities and private sector entities in both
countries would fully leverage this agreement and others, to establish more joint ventures that
support mutual economic growth.
The meetings also discussed building on the growing trade and investment ties between the two
countries. Non-oil trade between the UAE and Bahrain saw a record 23 percent increase in 2024,
reaching AED33.9 billion. The UAE also maintained its position as the third-largest global investor in
Bahrain, holding 10 percent of the country’s cumulative foreign direct investment stock.

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