Samaher Saif Al Yazal
Egypt’s exports to Bahrain are $ 250 million, including food, furniture and clothes
Bahrain’s imports from Egypt reaches 250 million dollars, most notably oil and chemical products
More than 200 Egyptian companies operating in Bahrain in the construction, technology and financial services sectors
About 120 Bahraini companies in Egypt contribute to the development of the real estate, tourism and industry sectors
Establishing an Egyptian commercial center in Bahrain to enhance trade exchange
Economic and commercial relations between Bahrain and Egypt are witnessing a continuous development, driven by the common desire to enhance partnerships and overcome obstacles to investment and inter -trade movement, including the establishment of a free trade zone between the two countries, and to enhance the integrative industrial partnership initiatives to support sustainable economic development and regional integration.
The two countries are working to increase trade exchange and encourage investment through the exchange of commercial delegations and participation in exhibitions, while exploring broader cooperation opportunities in the fields of financial services, technology and the environment.
The economic relations between Egypt and Bahrain occupy a prominent position in the framework of Arab cooperation, and in recent years these relations have witnessed a remarkable development in the fields of trade and investment, and this is evident in the volume of trade exchange between the two countries and the value of exports and imports, and through enhancing joint cooperation.
The two countries in the various economic forums emphasize the importance of pushing bilateral cooperation towards wider horizons, in a way that serves the common interests of the two brotherly countries, as well as continuous discussions to provide promising investment opportunities for the business sector in both countries.
The Egyptian -Bahraini Cooperation Committee has proven to be an effective tool for launching a new dynamic in relations between the two countries. Since its first meeting in November 2023, a clear organizational structure has been established and agreed on economic and commercial preliminary files, up to its second meeting in February 2025, which raised the ceiling of expectations with practical steps to deepen partnerships in multiple fields, and a real willingness to hold an economic forum that enhances investment and future cooperation opportunities.
The first meeting was held on November 23, 2023, at the headquarters of the Egyptian Ministry of Finance in the government district of the new administrative capital, headed by Dr. Mohamed Moait (Egyptian Finance Minister) and Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa (Minister of Finance and National Economy in Bahrain). As for the second meeting of the committee, it was held on February 22, 2025 in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Her most prominent achievements:
Approving the committee’s work regulation to establish a clear executive mechanism.
Compatibility on 15 initiatives and 13 understanding notes to enhance cooperation in multiple sectors.
Establishing an Egyptian commercial center in Bahrain to facilitate business and trade exchange.
The mutual dependence of the approved economic operator program to facilitate customs clearance.
Coordination in economic policies and financial reform to strengthen stability and economic growth.
Enhancing mutual investment with a focus on finance, technology and special economic areas.
Emphasizing the role of the private sector as a basic tributary to push joint investment.
Planning for a joint economic forum to study future investment opportunities among businessmen.
Trade exchange … a balanced relationship and meet the needs
Egypt and Bahrain are keen to enhance trade exchange between them, and the cooperation includes the expansion of industrial and investment partnerships, the removal of obstacles, the facilitation of trade and investment movement, and the encouragement of the private sector’s participation in economic initiatives to enhance joint growth.
The trade exchange between the two countries is witnessing steady growth, reaching about 661.4 million dollars in 2024. Bahraini investments in Egypt include financing, industry, construction, agriculture, tourism, services and information technology, while Egyptian investments in Bahrain are concentrated in the fields of real estate and tourism.
The two countries seek to enhance economic partnership through political and economic initiatives aimed at creating an attractive investment environment, while working to remove obstacles that prevent access to the markets of both countries and encourage investment and inter -trade movement. Each of them has the ability to meet the needs of the other market, which contributes to enhancing balance in the commercial relationship.
Egyptian exports to Bahrain are estimated at about $ 250 million, and include a variety of products such as:
Foods (such as fruits and vegetables)
Furniture
Ready -made clothes
Agricultural products
As for imports from Bahrain, their value is also estimated at about $ 250 million, and includes:
Petroleum
Chemicals
Industrial products (such as machines and equipment)
Egyptian companies seek to take advantage of the opportunities available in the Bahraini market, especially in the fields of construction, tourism and financial services. Energy is also a vital areas that witness cooperation between the two countries, where experiences and technologies are exchanged in this sector.
The number of Egyptian companies operating in Bahrain is about 200 companies in the fields of construction, construction, technology and financial services, while the number of Bahraini companies in Egypt is about 120 companies that contribute to the development of various economic sectors.
Trade exchange contributes to increasing the gross domestic product of both countries, which enhances their ability to achieve sustainable development by providing more job opportunities and increasing national income. It also helps to diversify exports and imports, which reduces dependence on certain sectors, and enhances the stability of the economy.
Commercial exchange is also an attractive factor for foreign investments, as trade cooperation is evidence of market stability and reliability, which makes both countries attractive investment.
Moreover, trade exchange contributes to strengthening relations between Arab countries, in order to achieve economic and political stability in the region, which is an essential element for achieving sustainable development. The trade relations between Egypt and Bahrain are a model of fruitful cooperation that can lead to achieving the sustainable development goals of the two countries.
The factors supporting economic and commercial relations
Common vision: There is a common vision of the two political leaderships in the two countries to deepen the distinguished partnership and achieve the desired economic growth of their people.
The attractive investment environment: Work is underway to create an attractive investment environment by adopting flexible policies and launching stimulating initiatives.
Private sector initiatives: The private sector plays a pivotal role in enhancing economic relations by facilitating franchise rights for small and medium enterprises and encouraging joint projects.
