Dubai: Eleven Bahrain enterprises concluded their successful participation at Gulf Food Dubai, with the support of the Labour Fund "Tamkeen", where they showcased their products to a global audience. The pavilion witnessed a high turnout of visitors, including customers and potential investors, to engage with the exhibitors and learn more about Bahraini-made products, in addition to notable opportunities and positive outcomes that will support their growth and strengthen their expansion into regional and global markets.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Bahraini Pavilion at Gulfood Dubai showcased 11 Bahraini enterprises specialised in food manufacturing and distribution, including: Al Salwa Meat Factory, Deniz Food Packing Factory, Kazerooni Brothers, Al Muharraq Pickles and Spices Factory, The Food Supply Company, Fermendiet Food, Early Riser Food, Quba Factory, Alkamel Factory, Amalfi Foods and Awal Dairy Company.
During the event, more than eight strategic deals were successfully signed with international companies from the GCC, India, Lebanon, Mauritania, Canada and Sri Lanka. The event also facilitated the development of strategic business relationships with global firms, while providing exposure to cutting-edge innovations, advanced solutions, and the rapidly evolving global trends shaping the food and beverage sector.
This participation emphasises the importance of the support Tamkeen provides to Bahraini enterprises to showcase their products and services abroad through various exhibitions and events, enabling them to develop and grow beyond Bahrain and gain access to investment and export opportunities.
Tamkeen's support for the Bahrain Pavilion at Gulfood Dubai aligns with its strategic priorities, which focus on areas with the highest impact on the economy and Bahrainis. It also reflects Tamkeen's role in shaping career pathways through programs that connect skills with opportunities in the labour market, adopting innovative approaches to stimulate private sector growth and financing, and implementing programs that enhance the Fund's efficiency and effectiveness by developing internal mechanisms and continuously strengthening governance.