FCCIB Celebrates 10 Years of Bilateral Growth
TDT | Manama
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As the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bahrain (FCCIB) marked its 10th anniversary, senior officials and diplomats hailed its role as a vital economic bridge between France and Bahrain, highlighting growing bilateral trade and a shared push toward long-term investment partnerships.
Economic milestone
Held on May 27th at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, the Gala Dinner drew over 200 guests including government officials, ambassadors, business leaders, and members of the French-Bahraini business community. The event marked a decade of achievements under the theme ‘Embracing the Past, Honouring the Future’.
H.E. Ms. Eman Al Dosari, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, shared key trade figures showing France’s expanding presence in Bahrain’s private sector. “The total trade volume between Bahrain and France now stands at $428.7 million,” she said, adding that Bahrain is home to 11 French company branches, 178 French-invested companies, and 58 French agencies.
She also applauded FCCIB’s Booster programme, which helps French businesses establish a local footprint in line with Bahrain’s economic diversification goals.
Diplomatic alignment
H.E. Mr. Eric Giraud-Telme, Ambassador of France to Bahrain, praised FCCIB’s collaborative role alongside the French Embassy, Business France, and Team France Export in promoting French interests. “FCCIB has become a key driver of France’s economic diplomacy in Bahrain,” he noted.
This sentiment was echoed in a video message by H.E. Mr. Laurent Saint-Martin, who highlighted the Chamber’s contributions to bilateral relations and revealed that he had recently met Bahrain’s Minister of Finance, H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, in Paris to explore deeper commercial ties.
Next chapter
FCCIB President Jean-Christophe Durand called on members to adopt a more proactive role in attracting French business to Bahrain, pledging to increase collaboration with strategic partners and deepen engagement with the Chamber’s growing network of over 80 companies and 230 professionals.
Managing Director Rim Jalali reflected on the Chamber’s founding in 2015, celebrating its growth into a dynamic hub for bilateral business, and paid tribute to its founding members and long-time supporters.
The evening concluded with a tribute to past board members, a cake-cutting ceremony, and a toast to the future. Officials reaffirmed FCCIB’s place as a cornerstone of Franco-Bahraini economic cooperation and thanked sponsors, members, and partners for their continued trust.
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