Export Bahrain successfully concludes it’s participation in the 34th edition of Autumn Fair with a turnout of over 165 thousand local and international visitors

15 January 2024 (Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain): Export Bahrain in close collaboration with Informa Markets has successfully concluded its participation in the 34th edition of the Autumn Fair, which was held from the 21^st to 29^th of December 2023 at the Exhibition World Bahrain- Sakhir, where it supported the participation of 18 local brands from various sectors under Export Bahrain Pavilion.

During the event, Export Bahrain Pavilion attracted the interest of more than 165,000 local and international visitors and exhibitors were well received with their wide and diverse variety of Bahraini products ranging from food and beverage products, clothing and accessories, essential oils and cleaning products and many more achieving impressive sales value of more than 170,000 USD.

This event underscores Export Bahrain’s unwavering commitment to promoting and nurturing Bahraini-based businesses. This year’s participation not only celebrated the rich diversity of national products but also a cornerstone of a larger strategy aimed at enhancing the visibility and market presence of Bahraini enterprises within the local and regional landscape, with an ultimate goal of preparing them for successful forays into international markets. By leveraging events like the Autumn Fair Exhibition, Export Bahrain is committed to providing platforms for local businesses to thrive, innovate, and expand.

With attendees ranging from local enthusiasts to international visitors from the GCC, India, Pakistan, and beyond, the fair has been a melting pot of culture, commerce, and collaboration. Export Bahrain’s pavilion supported in facilitating numerous B2B meetings. These interactions have not only led to immediate business opportunities but have also laid the groundwork for future collaborations and market expansion. The active participation and the resulting new customer engagements are a testament to the collaboration success and the burgeoning potential of Bahraini businesses.

Commenting on the occasion –  H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry & Commerce and Chairman of Export Bahrain, stated “Our consecutive participation in the Autumn Fair for the second year is a testament to Export Bahrain’s unwavering commitment to amplifying the visibility and reach of our national products. This aligns perfectly with our core mission to cultivate and expand Bahraini-Based businesses, not just within our local markets but also to facilitate their growth into regional and global arenas. The Autumn Fair has once again served as an exemplary platform, allowing us to showcase the best of Bahrain to over thousands of international visitors at our pavilion. The overwhelming response and the fruitful interactions we’ve witnessed here underscore the potential and readiness of our businesses to step onto the global stage. We are proud to spearhead this movement towards a more prosperous and interconnected Bahraini economy.”

On this occasion, Mr. Khalid Khalifa Al-Dosari, owner of Athbi Mart LLC, commented: “Participating in a prominent platform like the Autumn Fair provides us with a unique opportunity to connect with new customers and showcase our products. The high demand for our offerings has significantly enhanced our reach, allowing us to expand and engage with a broader and larger client base.”

Mrs. Hawraa Hassan Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Al-Qayyim, founder and CEO of Al-Sayed Nuts Factory, stated: “The support provided by Export Bahrain has been instrumental in starting our commercial endeavors and our participation in Autumn Fair has served as a crucial milestone in the establishing our brand , from our first participation last year we were able develop from a home business to a full-fledged factory, and through our achievement of obtaining a commercial registration coupled with our successful performance in this year’s Autumn fair with the exceptional support of Export Bahrain we can look forward to expanding globally in the future.”

Ms. Marwa Ahmed Yousif, owner of Marawy Beauty, commented: “We express our sincere gratitude for the invaluable efforts and support extended by Export Bahrain during our second participation in the Autumn Fair Exhibition, through which has opened many doors for us within and beyond the exhibition and has enabled us to achieve greater heights and increase our production rate to competitively expand our reach locally and regionally.”

Ms. Sheikha Mohammed Abdullah Al Mannai, owner of Tradish Food Trading LLC, a Bahrain-based establishment specializing in the manufacture of cookies and frozen packaged cakes, stated: “We appreciate Export Bahrain’s continuous efforts to support us and providing us with the opportunity to access a large number of potential customers through the largest shopping platform in Bahrain, and in their belief in the quality of our products.”