Bahrain has become a key gateway for trade and investment flows to and from regional markets, the head of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Monday, highlighting the kingdom’s economic resilience amid regional tensions.
Nabeel Khalid Kanoo made the remarks during a meeting with French Ambassador to Bahrain Eric Giraud-Telme, noting that the private sector’s dynamism and its alignment with government policies had strengthened the national economy’s ability to absorb external shocks.
Mr Kanoo said His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has played a central role in empowering the private sector and enhancing its resilience in the face of current challenges.
He also highlighted growing economic ties with France, saying bilateral trade reached $757.9 million in 2025, marking a 76.7 per cent increase compared with the previous year.
Mr Kanoo called for expanding joint projects between Bahraini and French private sectors, particularly in high-value industries, finance and priority economic sectors, to deepen investment partnerships and support sustainable growth.
For his part, the French ambassador congratulated the chamber’s newly-elected board and expressed optimism about further strengthening bilateral ties, citing opportunities to expand investment cooperation and explore new areas of economic integration.
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