Dr Fakhro, who visited a number of factories in BIIP, said such visits would enhance Ministry’s orientations to follow up all issues related to industrial sector and stand on industrial facilities development.
During his visit to the Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP), he was accompanied by a number of Ministry’s officials, where he was briefed factories status and listen to detailed explanation about production process and services offered to citizens and residents.
During his tour to the Ilium Company, where he was received by Project Director Pierre Dorgat and Luma Aljeshi, the minister was briefed on the nature of the project which specialized in manufacturing reinforced fiberglass. The total value of company’s investment is BD5 million.
Later the Minister visited Al Maskati brothers, which is one of the most important local companies in producing paper, kitchen utensils, plastic and aluminum foil. General manager Khalid Al Masqati gave a detailed explanation on the latest developments that have been added to provide best products to the markets. In this regard, the minister noted to the role played by Al Maskati group in supporting economic development in the country. The total investment in the Company is BD1.6 million.
Last visit was made to Universal Electro-Engineering, where he was received by Abdulrahman Mohammed Juma, who explained about company’s work mechanisms which is considered an important product where the company produces low pressure controls and control paned, manufacture IT solutions connectivity, design and contracture data centers, design and install fire and security systems and manufacture lighting and blackout control. In this regard the Minister praised the outstanding level and quality of the company’s products. The total investment is BD1.3 million.
Dr. Fakhro affirmed government keenness to support all businessmen and regional and global investments aimed to establish mega projects in the kingdom that would improve the national economy and enhance Bahrain’s role as a global hub for trade and services.