Amman, July 7 (Petra) — The Jordan Enterprise Development
Corporation (JEDCO), in partnership with Export Bahrain, organized a
virtual seminar to promote economic cooperation between Jordan and
Bahrain and create new opportunities for trade, investment and
private sector collaboration.

The seminar, titled “Enhancing Economic Relations Between Jordan and
the Kingdom of Bahrain,” brought together representatives from
Bahraini government entities and business support organizations, as
well as 70 Jordanian companies, as part of joint efforts to deepen
bilateral economic ties.

JEDCO Chief Executive Officer Ghaleb Hijazi said the seminar forms
part of the joint action plan established under the memorandum of
understanding signed between JEDCO and Export Bahrain to strengthen
economic cooperation, exchange expertise and provide companies with
practical platforms to explore new partnerships and regional market
opportunities.

He said JEDCO is committed to building partnerships with business
support institutions in sister and friendly countries as part of its
efforts to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and
enhance their competitiveness.

Hijazi added that facilitating direct engagement between businesses
and relevant institutions contributes to creating a more supportive
business environment, expanding trade and investment flows and
strengthening commercial cooperation.

He said the close relations between Jordan and Bahrain provide a
strong foundation for broader economic collaboration and expressed
JEDCO’s commitment to launching additional joint initiatives that
benefit companies in both countries.

Export Bahrain Chief Executive Officer Safa Sharif Abdulkhaliq said
the virtual seminar reflects the shared commitment of both
organizations to strengthening economic relations and enhancing
cooperation between the private sectors of Jordan and Bahrain.

She said Export Bahrain continues to establish strategic partnerships
with regional and international counterparts to help Bahraini
businesses expand into international markets, improve their
competitiveness and identify new export opportunities.

Abdulkhaliq said the seminar introduced Jordanian companies to
Bahrain’s competitive advantages, including its business-friendly
environment, advanced infrastructure and strategic location, while
outlining market entry requirements and opportunities for building
long-term commercial partnerships.

Representatives of Export Bahrain, the Bahrain Economic Development
Board, and Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Customs
Affairs delivered presentations highlighting the Kingdom’s economic
landscape, investment incentives, exporter support services and
market access procedures, in addition to opportunities available to
Jordanian companies seeking to expand their presence in Bahrain.

The seminar also enabled Jordanian companies to engage directly with
speakers and discuss investment and export opportunities that could
lead to new business partnerships.

The two sides concluded the event by reaffirming their commitment to
implementing the joint action plan and organizing further initiatives
aimed at strengthening Jordanian-Bahraini economic relations,
supporting business growth and expanding bilateral trade and
investment.

//Petra// RZ