Export Bahrain ties up with Gulf Air Cargo

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain :  Export Bahrain signed an exclusive partnership with Gulf Air’s Falcon Cargo to provide SMEs in the Kingdom of Bahrain, exporting their goods to the tune of 100 kilograms or above, with special discount of up to 40% on their cargo exports.

The partnership agreement was signed during the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) Bahrain 2019, which is being hosted in the Kingdom from the period 15-18 April 2019. Attended the signing ceremony H.E. Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism and Chairman of Gulf Air, while the agreement was signed by Export Bahrain Chief Executive Dr. Nasser Qaedi and Gulf Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Krešimir Kučko.

Export Bahrain’s Chief Executive, Dr. Nasser Qaedi praised the opportunity of announcing this partnership that coincided with the 2019 GEC. He stressed the importance of this event which bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and economic policymakers from more than 170 countries.

Highlighting the importance of this initiative, he said: “Export Bahrain is looking to build a repertoire of different types of solutions and offerings like this one to enable exporters to make that journey into the area of exporting their products and services much easier. We are pleased to have the national carrier support us in this direction and we are sure that SMEs will benefit from not just the fast connections from its Bahrain hub but also to actively participate in promoting the national objectives of economic development with this promising opportunity.”

Gulf Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Krešimir Kučko said: “Our most important strategy pillar is to contribute to the economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain and today, as we signed the partnership with Export Bahrain, we are facilitating export services for SMEs in Bahrain at preferential rates. We want to support the small and medium-sized enterprises to export their goods to the outer world and show pride in the Kingdom’s manufactured products. This is the start of a good potential for Gulf Air, Export Bahrain and SMEs in Bahrain”.

SMEs can have their application registered and processed through Export Bahrain office located in Bait Al Tijjar building, to avail the discount and process their exports. 

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About Gulf Air

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, commenced operations in 1950, becoming one of the first commercial airlines established in the Middle East. Today, Gulf Air is a major international carrier serving 47 cities in 26 countries.

The airline operates double daily flights or more to 10 regional cities, in addition to select destinations in the Indian Subcontinent and Europe, from its hub at Bahrain International Airport. Gulf Air currently serves all its destinations with a combination of wide and narrow body fleet of 34 aircraft. The airline received 5 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner’s and 1 Airbus A320neo aircraft in 2018. In 2019 the airline will further receive 2 Dreamliner’s and 4 A320neos in 2019. The modern fleet will herald a new era for Gulf Air as it continues to enhance its product and service offering. Renowned for its traditional Arabian hospitality, evidenced by the airline’s signature family and business friendly products, Gulf Air is committed to being an industry leader and developing products and services that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of its passengers.

Gulf Air connects Bahrain to the world and, as such, is a key national infrastructure asset, serving as a powerful driver for the economy and supporting the Kingdom’s on-going economic growth. With its mobile app and Bahrain stopover programme, the airline promotes Bahrain as a tourist destination to the world.

Gulf Air has been the Title Sponsor of the FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX ever since it made history as the first Formula 1 Grand Prix to be held in the Middle East in 2004. In addition, the airline has been Official Carrier of the biennial Bahrain International Airshow since it was first held in 2010.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Talal Ahmed Almahmood
Manager Corporate Communications
Gulf Air Tel: +973 17338192 / +973 39188390
Email: talal.almahmood@gulfair.com 

About Export Bahrain

Aligned with Bahrain’s Economic vision 2030, Export Bahrain has been launched as the first national export development initiative in the Kingdom of Bahrain that aims to support SME exports internationally. Export Bahrain strives to deliver high quality, relevant and impactful export solutions to improve SME accessibility to foreign markets, develop Bahrain’s export landscape and diversify opportunities.

For more information, please visit the website export.bh or social networking accounts @exportbahrain

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