MANAMA: Export Bahrain, a key initiative of the SME Development Board has facilitated local exporters to go global and expand into international export markets.
In the span of 18 months, Export Bahrain has facilitated over $32 million worth of exports across more than 26 various product and service categories to over 32 markets worldwide.
Over 25 per cent of exporters entered new markets and more than 30pc were first-time exporters, wherein over 15pc represented service exports.
Multiple sectors were assisted to export various product and service categories.
The initiative played a critical role in extending Bahraini local products and services to other markets and positioning them as future competitors among other global brands.
Till date, Export Bahrain has helped exporters to reach global markets including - GCC, Europe, Asia, MENA, Africa as well as the Northern and Southern America.
Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister and SME Development Board chairman Zayed Alzayani said: "During the past five months alone, Export Bahrain has facilitated over 40 exports worth over $16 million to eight markets, surpassing 2019 export services figures and facilitating over $32m in exports over the past 18 months."
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