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6/13/25, 9:43 AM UAE Delegation Highlights Growing Regional Ties At Bahrain-UAE Business Forum - UrduPoint
In turn, Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce of the

Kingdom of Bahrain, stressed that the forum reflects the depth of relations and

strategic integration between Bahrain and the UAE and represents a new
milestone in their partnership.

During his opening speech at the forum, Fakhro welcomed Al Zeyoudi and his

accompanying delegation, praising their visit to Bahrain and their participation in

the forum, which confirms a mutual keenness to enhance bilateral cooperation in

various economic sectors.

Fakhro explained that the forum is being held at an important time, and embodies

the common conviction that economic integration is not only achieved through

the exchange of goods and investments, but also through the activation of

agreements and memorandums of understanding signed between the two
countries, allowing the private sector opportunities to expand and access

new markets.

Fakhro pointed to the importance of the recent memorandum of understanding on

integration in the National Added Value (ICV) programmes, which allows products
manufactured in either country to be treated as national products in the other

country, helping to strengthen local industries and increase opportunities for

preference in government procurement.

Fakhro also announced the inauguration of the Emirates Investor Centre at the

headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, as agreed as part of a
memorandum of understanding concluded between the two sides. He stressed

that the centre will provide facilities and services to Emirati investors.

Fakhro expressed his thanks and appreciation to all participants and organisers,

reiterating his hope that the forum will contribute to pushing the economic

relations between Bahrain and the UAE towards further progress and prosperity.

The Bahrain-UAE Business Forum included several panel discussions and

presentations, with the participation of a group of senior officials

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