Wednesday 26 / March / 2025
Muscat : The Omani-Bahraini Bazaar Exhibition kicked off at the Oman Mall in Bausher, Muscat Governorate, under the patronage of His Excellency Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion.
Its organisation comes within the framework of achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040 and Bahrain Vision 2030, by strengthening the role of small and medium enterprises in economic development. The exhibition features 30 exhibitors, including 17 Omanis and 13 Bahrainis, offering a diverse range of products, including fashion, perfumes, incense, Omani frankincense, traditional sweets, accessories, handicrafts, heritage products, and household items.
The exhibition, which runs until Wednesday, March 26, aims to strengthen the historical relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain, support entrepreneurs, create new investment opportunities, and increase trade exchange.
His Excellency Dr. Juma bin Ahmed Al Kaabi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Sultanate of Oman, emphasized that organising this edition of the exhibition underscores the government's interest and support for entrepreneurs in developing their businesses and increasing their production, which contributes to increasing their contribution to the gross domestic product.
Al Kaabi pointed out that organising this exhibition reflects the strength and solidity of Bahraini-Omani relations, praising the development of these relations and their growth in all fields, particularly in trade and partnerships in small and medium enterprises.
His Excellency expressed his hope and anticipation that the next phase will witness more events between the two brotherly countries in all fields, to achieve the desired rapprochement and integration in all development areas.
For her part, Rudaina bint Amer Al Hajri, Chairwoman of the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Society, indicated that this exhibition is the result of cooperation and coordination between the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Sultanate of Oman and the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Society.
The Chairwoman of the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association emphasized that organising exhibitions is one of the main priorities of the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association. These events are part of various activities and represent an added value to the economies of both brotherly countries by supporting entrepreneurs and owners of small and medium enterprises, with the aim of creating economic and commercial activity between the two brotherly countries.
Al Hajri explained that the Omani-Bahraini Bazaar Exhibition in Muscat is the fourth event of the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association, following the success of the Products Exhibition held last January in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
She noted that there is a package of upcoming events—including exhibitions, seminars, and conferences—that will take place this year, 2025, and are organized by the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association in cooperation with the embassies of both countries.
The event was attended by His Excellency Dr. Juma bin Ahmed Al Kaabi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Sultanate of Oman, Rudaina bint Amer Al Hajri, President of the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association, along with a number of officials, heads of diplomatic missions, and representatives of civil society and the media. The event was organized by the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the Sultanate of Oman.
