Manama: The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has called on Bahraini manufacturers to register on the Arab Platform for Industrial and Mining Products Requests and Offers (APIP.online), which was launched by the Arab Organisation for Industrial Development, Standardisation and Mining.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the platform aims to link Arab manufacturers with opportunities in Arab markets, helping to boost economic integration and trade while supporting industrial and mining cooperation among Arab countries.
Dr. Khaled Fahad Al Alawi, Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Development at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, emphasised that this platform represents an exceptional opportunity for Bahraini manufacturers to showcase their products at the Arab level and to become familiar with the needs of regional markets in the industrial and mining sectors. This enables them to take advantage of available opportunities and strengthen their presence in Arab markets.
Al Alawi noted that this step aligns with the Industrial Sector Strategy (2022-2026), which focuses on supporting nationally originated exports and opening doors for Bahraini manufacturers to expand regionally and compete in procurement agreements.
He added that through this platform, the Ministry seeks to continue promoting regional cooperation and achieving integration among Arab industrial sectors, praising Bahrain's manufacturing capabilities, which possess the potential and expertise to compete both regionally and internationally.
The Arab Platform for Industrial and Mining Products Requests and Offers currently includes data on more than 60,000 industrial and mining establishments and over 900 investment opportunities from 21 Arab countries, providing a comprehensive database of industrial and mining products and needs across the region.