Syed Hussein Al -Qassab
In light of the consensus of Bahrain 2030 and Saudi Arabia 2030 as one way for economic integration, the power of relations between the two sisters is embodied in remarkable numbers, through a commercial exchange exceeding 10.8 billion riyals in the third quarter of 2025, and Bahraini exports to Saudi Arabia at a value of 727 million dollars in the first quarter of the same year, including 113 million dollars for aluminum alloy alone.
With the presence of more than 6 thousand joint companies, and the enhancement of infrastructure through the King Fahd Bridge, which through more than 30 million passengers and 13 million vehicles in 2024, backed by digital updates that reduced the time of transit to only 21 minutes, it is confirmed that Saudi Arabia remains the first economic partner of Bahrain, and that the future is a decree with a solid integration led by the harmony between the ambitious visions.
On the occasion of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s celebrations of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the emphasis on the depth of the established brotherly and economic relations that bring together the two kingdoms, which is an advanced model for integration and cooperation in the region.
Saudi Arabia continues to consolidate its position as the largest economic and commercial partner for Bahrain, which reflects the durability of the strategic ties between the two countries, according to the reports of the Bahrain Chamber and the General Authority for Statistics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is the largest economic partner for Bahrain
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest commercial partner for Bahrain in the region, as the volume of trade exchange between the two countries reached about 10.8 billion riyals in the third quarter of 2024.
Saudi Arabia represents the most important market for the exports of Bahraini commodities, especially in petroleum products and petrochemicals, which constitute a trade nerve between the two sides.
Saudi Arabia maintains its position as the largest export partner for Bahrain in the first quarter of 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia maintained its position as the largest market for Bahraini commodity exports in the first quarter of 2025, as the total value of exports amounted to 727 million US dollars.
An non -problem aluminum alloys exported the list of exported goods worth $ 113 million, which represents 16% of the total exports to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which reflects the depth of strong economic relations between the two countries and the importance of the Saudi market for Bahrain.
Investments and joint companies
Mutual investments reflect the growing confidence between the two business environments in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, as the number of Saudi companies registered in Bahrain reached about 1550 companies, while the number of Bahraini companies registered in Saudi Arabia exceeded 4,600 companies, as these numbers embody the level of close cooperation and increased demand from investors on the two markets.
The importance of Bahraini economic relations – Saudi Arabia
Economic relations between the two kingdoms are based on a basis of incentives and facilities that open wider horizons for commercial and investment partnership, as this relationship is not limited to trade exchange only, but also includes a strategic integration in vital sectors that contribute to advancing economic development, and enhance the process of joint Gulf integration.
King Fahd Bridge: An economic artery linking Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
The King Fahd Bridge, which opened in 1986, is one of the most prominent strategic projects that enhance ties between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, not only on the social level, but also on the economic and commercial level.
During the year 2024, the bridge witnessed more than 30 million passengers and nearly 13 million vehicles, which reflects its vital role in facilitating the movement of individuals and goods between the two countries.
Digital updates such as the E-Jesr system also contributed to reducing the time of processing fees from 15 seconds to 3 seconds, and reducing the transit time in peak times to about 21 minutes.
This confirms that the bridge is no longer just a border outlet, but rather has become an economic artery that contributes to supporting non -oil trade and stimulating vital sectors such as tourism and logistical services, which enhances its position as one of the columns of economic integration between the two kingdoms.
– A future view of economic integration
The Bahraini-Saudi cooperation represents a basic pillar of achieving the targets of development in both countries, especially in light of the consensus of economic visions between the Bahrain Vision 2030 and the Saudi Vision 2030.
It is expected that the near future will witness a greater reinforcement of this partnership, which contributes to the stability of the region and diversifying the sources of economic growth.
