Bahrain Expands Russian Ties Through Seven MOUs

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain is expanding its global economic footprint, signing seven private-sector MOUs with Russian economic bodies at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025. The agreements underscore the Kingdom’s growing drive to link Bahraini enterprises with new international markets.

Bahrain Chamber, led by its Chairman H.E. Sameer Nass, engaged with several prominent Russian institutions to strengthen cooperation across trade, investment, industry, tourism, and logistics. The forum served as a platform to formalise commercial partnerships and unlock long-term cross-border business opportunities.

Chamber Signs Seven MOUs

The Chamber signed memorandums of understanding with seven institutions under the Russian Federation: Roscongress Foundation, and regional chambers representing Moscow, Chechnya, Krasnodar, Yakutia, and Lipetsk. Each agreement focuses on exchanging economic and investment data, co-hosting exhibitions and trade delegations, and facilitating sector-specific projects that support SMEs and key sectors looking to expand into new regions.

“These MOUs reflect our strategy to connect Bahraini businesses with promising global markets,” said H.E. Nass. “They represent opportunities for SMEs and key sectors looking to expand into new regions.”

Supporting SMEs

Khalid Najibi, First Vice Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber, said the agreements align with the Chamber’s mission to unlock international investment opportunities.

“We are committed to enabling Bahraini businesses to grow globally and strengthen their competitiveness.”

Board Member Ahmed Al Saloom added that the MOUs provide tangible benefits for small and medium enterprises.

“Strategic partnerships like these give our businesses real leverage to expand and innovate internationally,” he said.

Global Presence

The Chamber reaffirmed its support for Bahraini SMEs and its commitment to opening global market pathways in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. Officials noted that the private sector remains central to local development and that these agreements will further solidify Bahrain’s economic presence on the global stage.