Bahrain Economic Development Board Concludes High-Level Engagements in Japan to Promote Investment Opportunities in the Kingdom
A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), led by H.E. Iain Lindsay OB OBE, Advisor to the Board, and Mr. Mohammed Al Alawi, Chief of Marketing and Communications, concluded a successful visit to Japan, aimed at deepening economic ties and introducing Japanese companies to Bahrain's competitive investment offering. The visit commenced in Tokyo, where the delegation held a series of strategic meetings with Japanese companies across priority sectors. These engagements highlighted Bahrain's pro-business environment, agile regulations, and its strategic location as a gateway to the $2.1 trillion GCC market. The delegation also visited Osaka to participate in activities at EXPO and host the Bahrain–Japan Investment Seminar, which brought together senior executives from over 45 leading Kansai-based companies. The seminar featured opening remarks by H.E. Ahmed Al Doseri, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, and a keynote by H.E. Iain Lindsay, followed by a detailed presentation on Bahrain's economic value proposition. A key highlight of the event was a fireside chat featuring representatives from Toyota and Daiki Aluminium, two Japanese companies with an established presence in Bahrain. The speakers shared their experience operating in the Kingdom, offering practical insights into the benefits of Bahrain's business environment, including access to talent, competitive costs, and ease of doing business. The programme concluded with a visit to the Bahrain Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, where the delegation hosted a series of majlis-style meetings with Japanese companies. These private sessions offered a platform for targeted discussions around regional expansion strategies, with Bahrain positioned as a strategic launchpad for accessing growth opportunities across the GCC and wider Middle East. Guests also received guided tours of the Pavilion, which highlights the Kingdom's cultural legacy and forward-looking economic vision under the national theme, 'Connecting Seas.'
The visit forms part of the Bahrain EDB's broader efforts around Expo 2025 Osaka, where the Kingdom is participating to spotlight its unique economic offering and long-term vision for sustainable, innovation-led growth.
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