NGOs Urged to Protect National Achievements

Posted Sun, 08/29/2010 - 21:24

Manama Aug 29 (BNA) A top business leader has urged citizens to join hands and defend their country. "The security of Bahrain is not the responsibility of the sate alone. It is also the responsibility of every honourable and loyal citizen", Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman Dr Essam Abdulla Fakhro said.

The first Gulf-German economic forum in Stuttgart on October

Posted Sat, 08/28/2010 - 15:11

Dammam, Aug. 28 (BNA) The Federation of the GCC Chambers of commerce and industry will organize in cooperation with the German Arab chamber of commerce and industry and ministry of economic affairs in Baden Wurttemberg, the first Gulf German economic forum in Stuttgart on October 26, 2010.

Dr. Essam Fakhro laud's HM King Hamad's support.

Posted Mon, 08/16/2010 - 20:35

Manama, Aug 16 (BNA) Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bahrain Dr. Essam Abdullah Fakhro expressed his deep gratitude and pride to the chamber and it's board of directors for His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's orders and continuous support to the private sector.

Fakhro hails the personal follow up of HRH prince Khalifa to Souq Manam

Posted Wed, 08/11/2010 - 14:46

Manama, Aug. 11 (BNA) President of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dr. Essam Fakhro expressed thanks and appreciation over the personal follow up of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa on visiting Souq Manama.

Bahrain to host investment forum

Posted Sat, 08/07/2010 - 12:10

Manama, Aug. 7 (BNA) Ministery of Indsutry and Commerce is working hard to organise '' Invest in Bahrain 2010" forum within the ministry's efforts to promote for investment opportunities.

Minister of Industry and Commerce receives chief executive of BMMI

Posted Wed, 08/04/2010 - 18:04

Manama, Aug 4 (BNA) Minister of Industry and Commerce Dr. Hassan Abdullah Fakhro received here today Chief executive of Bahrain Maritime and Mercantile International BMMI and Chief Operating Officer of Retail and Distribution Mike Eastwood.

Dr. Fakhro receives Hazeem

Posted Tue, 07/27/2010 - 14:22

Manama, July 27 (BNA) Minister of Industry and Commerce Dr. Hassan Fakhro asserted the Kingdom's satisfaction over what has been accomplished in the Banking sector which boost the national economy and revive the investing in this sector.

Dr.Fakhro visits the new location of local trade center

Posted Wed, 07/21/2010 - 17:48

Manama, July 21 (BNA) Minister of Industry and Commerce Dr. Hassan Fakhro visited today the new location of the offices of local trade sector, "the commercial register and Company Affairs" part of the Ministry.

Fakhro asserts BCCI to enter next election by boosting merchants and supporting candidates

Posted Wed, 07/21/2010 - 11:01

Manama, July 20 (BNA) Chairman of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dr. Essam Fakhro annuonced that BCCI will enter the next election, either through Direct electing for a number of merchants, or through supporting a number of other candidates who boost the economic issues in the House of Representatives and defend the interests of the commercial sector, pointing out that this support would be logistically and morally.

Dr. Fakhro receives Pakistani ambassador

Posted Thu, 07/15/2010 - 14:36

Manama, July 15 (BNA) Minister of Industry and Commerce Dr. Hassan Fakhro received today Pakistani ambassador to Bahrain Akram Mahsoud in the presence of the first vice chairman of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ibrahim Zainal.

Dr Fakhro receives Unicorn Bank Chairman

Posted Tue, 07/13/2010 - 21:21

Bank - Jul 13 (BNA) -- Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Abdulla Fakhro today received Unicorn Investment Bank Chairman Yusif Al Shlash and affirmed the Government's support for the banking sector, stressing its vital role in boosting the economic development momentum.

BCCI to Hold Arab-African Meeting next October

Posted Sun, 07/11/2010 - 17:44

Manama, July 11. (BNA) Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) will host the second Arab African Chambers of Commerce and Industry next October in cooperation with the Association of Senates, Shura and Equivalent Councils in Africa and the Arab World (ASSECAA).

Dr. Fakhro Receives Khalid Al Qadeeri

Posted Thu, 07/08/2010 - 17:20

Manama, July 8. (BNA) Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Abdulla Fakhro received here today the Gulf Industrial Investment Company (GIIC) Vice Chairman and Managing Director Khalid Al Qadeeri.

Dr. Fakhro Receives Italian Ambassador

Posted Thu, 07/08/2010 - 16:42

Manama, July 8. (BNA) Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Abdulla Fakhro received here today the Italian Ambassador to Bahrain Enrico Padula.

Dr. Fakhro Receives Nayef Steitieh

Posted Wed, 07/07/2010 - 17:28

Manama, July 7. (BNA) Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Abdulla Fakhro received here today the Jordanian Business Development Center's Chief Executive Officer Nayef Steitieh.

Dr. Fakhro Patronises

Posted Wed, 07/07/2010 - 17:02

Manama, July 7. (BNA) Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Abdulla Fakhro today asserted that the wise leadership and the government's keenness to improve the investment atmosphere in the kingdom, efforts to enhance the economic growth, removal of the obstacles hampering trade licensing and registration and continual support for all initiatives in this regard have contributed to the success of the Bahrain Investors Centre (BIC).

BCCI Chairman holds talks with Polish Ambassador

Posted Tue, 07/06/2010 - 21:10

Manama Jul 06 (BNA) Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Dr Essam Fakhro today received Polish Ambassador to Bahrain Janusz Szwedo and discussed holding a joint economic forum to highlight investment opportunities in both countries.

HRH Premier's Advisor receives Hafira Group CEO

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 19:43

Manama Jul 05 (BNA) HRH Premier's Advisor for Industrial and Oil Affairs Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa today received Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry board member Isa Abdulrahim, also Hafira Group Chief Executive Officer, and discussed consolidating cooperation between the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) and the BCCI regarding exhibitions, overseas visits, industrial investments and expertise exchanging to promote the industrial sector in Bahrain.

Industry and Commerce Minister receives New Zealand's Ambassador to Bahrain

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 19:18

Manama, July 5 (BNA) Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Abdullah Fakhro received today New Zealand's non resident Ambassador to Bahrain Trevor Matheson.

Industry and Commerce Minister receives Dr. Jassim Hajji

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 18:49

Manama, July 5 (BNA) Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Abdullah Fakhro received in his office today Gulf Air Information Technology Department Head Dr. Jassim Hajji who presented him with a copy of his PhD research, obtained recently from the University of Northumbria in Newcastle, United Kingdom.