Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Export Bahrain, a national development initiative aiming to develop Bahrain’s export landscape, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AstroLabs, the leading business expansion platform in the GCC, to empower Bahrain-based enterprises of all sizes and sectors to expand into Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Through this partnership, both parties will provide specialized market entry support, business development services, and capacity-building initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of Bahraini enterprises regionally, a recent statement revealed.

This collaboration also targets organizing specialized workshops and training programs, facilitating participation in major industry events and exhibitions, and providing access to AstroLabs’ extensive regional and international network.

Commenting on this milestone, Joe Kobrianos, Chief Strategy Officer at AstroLabs, said: “Through this partnership with Export Bahrain, we’re proud to offer Bahraini businesses a clear path into the Kingdom, backed by AstroLabs’ on-the-ground expertise, deep local infrastructure, and proven track record of enabling seamless market entry.”

He affirmed that the partnership reinforces the shared commitment of both parties to building stronger regional corridors and unlocking new growth opportunities across the GCC.

For her part, Fatima Aziz Rostam, Executive Director of Operations at Export Bahrain, stated that the collaboration with AstroLabs represents a significant milestone in Export Bahrain’s strategy to empower Bahraini businesses to compete and succeed in regional and international markets. “Through our collaboration with AstroLabs, we are equipping these enterprises with the tools, expertise, and access needed for sustainable expansion into Saudi Arabia and the UAE.”

Moreover, the partnership perfectly aligns with both entities’ commitment to support the sustainable growth of Bahrain-based businesses and strengthen their presence in priority markets.