MANAMA: Three leading Italian industrial firms have announced plans to set up operations in Bahrain, Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed Al Zayani told the GDN.
Speaking on the sidelines of a three-day roadshow in Italy organised jointly by the ministry and the Economic Development Board (EDB), he said the competitive advantages offered by the kingdom, its proximity to the Saudi market, ease of doing business as well as the freedom of ownership of companies, prompted Italian companies to invest in Bahrain .