Bahrain Chamber Welcomes Chinese Business Delegation to Enhance ICT Partnerships

Araf Hejris as the treasurer of Bahrain Chamber gathered with Atif Alkhaja and Mahfoodh Al Harthi of Bahrain Chamber for a significant meeting at their headquarters on January 21, 2025. In addition to the meeting participants there was Dario Schiraldi Deutsche Bank Former Managing Director who served as Director for the China Technology Leaders Fund. The meeting focused on creating essential partnerships which would build stronger Bahrain-China connections especially through the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector.

Welcoming the Chinese Delegation

Araf Hejris treated the Chinese delegates with open arms before explaining how Bahrain and China should strengthen their ICT business partnerships. The speaker emphasized that both Bahraini and Chinese businesses should develop Business-to-Business (B2B) partnerships for creating joint ventures that benefit both parties. Total economic growth of both countries requires exploring unique business possibilities and distributing information along with building lasting collaborative relationships.

Bahrain's Strategic Role in the ICT Sector

The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce established itself as a leading development force for the national economy by playing its main role since it began operations in 1939. Through their actions the Chamber strengthened the private sector growth and established Bahrain as a top international market leader. According to Araf Hejris Bahrain exists as a prime point that connects Eastern and Western markets through its superior infrastructure network to establish successful ICT partnerships with China.

Dario Schiraldi’s Insights on ICT Opportunities

During the meeting Dario Schiraldi Deutsche Bank Former Managing Director gave his viewpoint about why Bahrain and China need to enhance their ICT connection. Chinese ICT ecosystem produces substantial possibilities that attract international investors including Bahraini firms seeking international market entrance. The ICT sector benefits both nations through collaborative opportunities according to Schiraldi because they enable mutual technology exchange and development of emerging investment opportunities.

A Bright Future for Bahrain-China Collaboration

Bahrain made a major progress toward its global partnership initiative during this meeting which concentrated on China. Bahrain and China will benefit extensively from working together in information and communication technology because both countries can obtain significant economic gains. A shared perspective about their prosperous future partnership emerged from the professional conversations between Araf Hejris, Atif Alkhaja, Mahfoodh Al Harthi, and Dario Schiraldi.