Omani-Bahraini products’ exhibition launch on 1 August

Salalah: The activities of the 9th Omani-Bahraini Products Exhibition, organised by the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association in cooperation with the Embassy of Bahrain in Oman, will be launched in Dhofar Governorate on 1 August, and will continue for several days.

The organisation of the exhibition stems from the fraternal, close, and historical relations between the two countries and peoples. It reflects the sincere desire and keenness of the wise leadership in both brotherly countries, as well as their directives to develop and foster relations across all fields, reaching the highest levels of coordination, cooperation, and rapprochement up to the stage of integration between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman.

The exhibition aims to achieve a package of strategic goals, most notably supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in both countries by displaying their products and creating partnerships between the two sides, in addition to enhancing trade exchange by opening direct marketing channels between producers and consumers, thereby contributing to increasing trade activity between the two countries.

It also aims to support SMEs by providing an incubating platform for them to showcase their products and services and enhance their ability to access new markets. 

Additionally, it seeks to facilitate the exchange of expertise by giving SME owners the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience in the fields of production, marketing, and business management, benefit from inspiring success stories, highlight the cultural, craft, and heritage diversity of both the Sultanate of Oman and Bahrain, introduce the Omani public to Bahraini products and vice versa, and provide an interactive environment that encourages the establishment of future investment partnerships among participating enterprises.

Dr. Juma Ahmed Al Kaabi, Ambassador of Bahrain to Oman, confirmed that organizing this edition of the exhibition underscores the government’s interest in and support for SMEs to develop their business and production volume, forming an added value to the gross domestic product (GDP). 

He pointed out that previous editions of the exhibitions resulted in approximately 560 partnerships between SMEs in both countries.

He noted that organising this exhibition reflects the strength and solidity of Bahraini-Omani relations, acting in implementation of the directives of the leadership in both countries to support and enhance relations in all fields, translating the outcomes of the Joint Omani-Bahraini Committee, and activating the memorandums of understanding signed between the two countries across various sectors.

For her part, Rudaina Amer Al Hajri, Head of the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association, emphasized that holding such exhibitions is of paramount importance in strengthening partnerships between SMEs in both countries, which positively reflects on their volume of business and creates job opportunities.

She added that approximately 30 SMEs are participating in the exhibition, presenting various products ranging from fashion, perfumes, incense, Omani frankincense, Omani halwa, accessories, and heritage and craft products that reflect the Bahraini and Omani environments, as well as other household supplies. -ONA