Sharakah, Oman’s leading SME development company, has organized a webinar titled ‘Strengthening Trade Relations Between SMEs in the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain’ to promote stronger trade and business collaboration between SMEs in the two countries.
The webinar was held in collaboration with the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office in Bahrain, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Economic Development Board (EDB), and Export Bahrain.
The virtual event brought together more than 70 entrepreneurs, business owners, exporters, importers, and representatives from SME support organizations in both countries to explore opportunities for expanding bilateral trade and investment.
According to the statement, the webinar served as a platform to strengthen business connections, improve understanding of market opportunities, and provide practical guidance on the regulatory and commercial frameworks governing trade between Oman and Bahrain.
Commenting on the success of the webinar, Ali Ahmed Muqaibal, Chief Executive Officer of Sharakah, said that, “Creating stronger commercial links between neighboring markets is essential for the continued growth of SMEs. This webinar has equipped entrepreneurs with valuable market knowledge, practical guidance, and direct access to key stakeholders, helping them explore new export opportunities and build partnerships that extend beyond national borders.”
The webinar forms part of the participating organizations’ shared commitment to strengthening economic cooperation between Oman and Bahrain by supporting SMEs with greater access to market intelligence, business networks, and cross-border opportunities.
Through initiatives such as this, Sharakah continues to foster strategic partnerships that help Omani SMEs expand their reach, enhance their competitiveness, and contribute to sustainable economic development, as per the statement.
