Tokyo: A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), led by Iain Lindsay OB OBE, Advisor to the Board, and Mohammed Al Alawi, Chief of Marketing and Communications, concluded a visit to Japan aimed at deepening economic ties and introducing Japanese companies to Bahrain's competitive investment offering.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the visit began in Tokyo, where the delegation held strategic meetings with Japanese companies across priority sectors. These engagements focused on Bahrain's pro-business environment, agile regulations, and its strategic position as a gateway to the $2.1 trillion GCC market.
The delegation also traveled to Osaka to participate in EXPO activities and host the Bahrain-Japan Investment Seminar, attended by senior executives from over 45 leading Kansai-based companies. The seminar included opening remarks by Ahmed Al Doseri, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, and a keynote by Iain Lindsay, followed by a detailed presentation on Bahrain's economic value proposition.
A key highlight of the event was a fireside chat featuring representatives from Toyota and Daiki Aluminium, two Japanese companies with a presence in Bahrain. The speakers shared their experiences operating in the Kingdom, discussing the benefits of Bahrain's business environment, including access to talent, competitive costs, and ease of doing business.
The programme concluded with a visit to the Bahrain Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, where the delegation hosted majlis-style meetings with Japanese companies. These private sessions provided a platform for discussions around regional expansion strategies, with Bahrain positioned as a strategic launchpad for accessing growth opportunities across the GCC and the wider Middle East. Guests also received guided tours of the Pavilion, which showcases the Kingdom's cultural legacy and forward-looking economic vision under the national theme, 'Connecting Seas.'
The visit is part of the Bahrain EDB's broader efforts around Expo 2025 Osaka, where the Kingdom is participating to highlight its economic offering and long-term vision for sustainable, innovation-led growth.