MANAMA: In a major boost to bilateral economic ties, the First Pakistan-Bahrain Investment Opportunities Summit and Smart Expo 2025 concluded successfully on Friday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama, marking a new chapter in Pakistan-Gulf commercial cooperation.
Organized by the Pakistan Association of Exhibition Industry in partnership with the Embassy of Pakistan in Bahrain, the landmark summit brought together over 125 delegates from top Pakistani firms across sectors including information technology, stock exchange services, human resources, and real estate. The event aimed to attract investment into Pakistan while also opening doors for Pakistani businesses in the Bahraini market.
The inaugural session was attended by His Excellency Mohamed Abduljabbar Alkoheji, Second Vice Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, while the closing ceremony was graced by Bahrain’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, underscoring the strategic significance of the event.
Attendees participated in business-to-business (B2B) meetings, with participating companies exhibiting a wide range of investment-ready projects and services. The summit generated an estimated $12 million in deals, according to preliminary reports, signaling strong interest from Bahraini investors in Pakistan’s growing sectors.
“This event has paved the way for robust commercial partnerships. We see great potential for mutual investment and shared growth,” said a senior delegate from the Pakistani side.
The expo was equally well-received by members of the Pakistani diaspora and Bahraini business leaders, who welcomed the initiative as a platform for sustainable cross-border cooperation. With its success, organizers announced plans to make the summit a recurring event, aiming to establish a long-term forum for dialogue, investment, and economic integration.
Beyond financial deals, the summit symbolized a broader commitment to regional economic collaboration, as both nations explore synergies in trade, innovation, and development.
