‘Export Week’, a Resounding Success for Export Bahrain

Export Bahrain has concluded ‘Export Week’, the first event of its kind in the Kingdom to raise awareness amongst the export community regarding export prospects and available support, which was hosted by the national entity over the course of a week as part of the activities of the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which coincided with Export Bahrain’s 4th anniversary week.

‘Export Week’ showcased the wide range of support and services Export Bahrain can offer to businesses looking to take advantage of the opportunities presented by accessing regional and global markets. In addition, the event served to guide Bahrain-based businesses in the right direction to expand their operations on an international scale through multiple sessions in which Export Bahrain clients shared their respective export journeys and the challenges they encountered and how they managed to overcome them.

The sessions, which were eagerly attended by over 400 participants, which included many local and international business owners, investors, partners, etc. from across various sectors, shed light on franchise opportunities, supply chain developments in the GCC, and the global retail experience.

In addition, several successful partnerships between Export Bahrain and multiple local and international entities have been forged to ensure providing the best quality of services and solutions, with more avenues to facilitate the access of Bahrain-based businesses to global markets.

Furthermore, ‘Export Week’ featured panel discussions to showcase the various prospects of the Kingdom’s advantageous position that exporters can leverage on to broaden their global reach.

Commenting on the occasion, Ms. Safa Sharif Abdulkhaliq, Chief Executive Officer of Export Bahrain, stated: “Exports are central to the Kingdom’s ambition of diversifying the economy, levelling up every part of Bahrain, and help businesses flourish. We are delighted with the turnout of ‘Export Week’, which came at a crucial moment in Bahrain’s economic development that will increase the country’s trade potential. Export Bahrain promises to empower based in Bahrain businesses of all sizes with the proper knowledge to enhance their export endeavors.”