The session brought together key officials including CEO of the Bahrain Chamber, Atef Al Khaja; CEO of HKGCC, Patrick Yeung; Chairman of the Hong Kong-Bahrain Business Association (HKBBA), Oscar Chow; and various business representatives from both regions.
In his welcome remarks, Al Khaja emphasized the deep-rooted relationship between the two economies and highlighted Bahrain’s strategic location as a gateway to GCC and global markets. He noted that Bahrain is well-positioned to serve as a regional hub for Hong Kong businesses aiming to expand.
Yeung echoed the sentiment, expressing keen interest in strengthening economic cooperation. He pointed out the similar size and ambition of both economies and underlined the importance of SME collaboration to foster growth. Yeung also advocated for joint strategies to improve market access and broaden investment opportunities.
Chow added that enhanced cooperation could unlock new avenues for investment and reinforce bilateral business ties. He reaffirmed HKBBA’s dedication to initiatives that deepen Bahrain-Hong Kong economic collaboration.
For her part, Senior Executive at the Bahrain EDB Rana Mohammed, presented Bahrain’s key sectors such as financial services, ICT, manufacturing, logistics, and tourism. She outlined Bahrain’s competitive edge, including skilled talent, access to GCC markets, and a favorable investment climate.
Similarly, Tamkeen’s Senior Relationship Manager and Business Development, Hussain Al Aali, discussed the range of support programs available to enterprises, aimed at boosting productivity and GDP-impacting sectors.
The webinar concluded with a Q&A session focused on identifying areas for partnership, including joint programs to enhance market reach and build stronger business cooperation.
LA