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FCCIB welcomes French Business Delegation on Sustainable City 🌱🌍

On February 27th, FCCIB had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation of French companies specialized in Sustainable City solutions to Bahrain. This immersive business experience was organized by FCCIB,
and Bpifrance International bringing together French expertise and Bahrain’s forward-looking urban development ecosystem.

The delegation, made up of six innovative companies — Lohr Group, Osmose, ISOLFRANCE, Aquaspot, Eco-Counter, and Vauché — had the privilege to meet with key Bahraini stakeholders, including:
🔹 H.E. Éric Giraud-Telme, French Ambassador to Bahrain, who provided a comprehensive introduction to Bahrain’s economic landscape.
🔹H.E. Eng. Ahmed Alkhayyat, CEO of Urban Planning & Development Authority, who shared Bahrain’s urban planning strategy and welcomed the companies’ expertise in supporting its sustainable vision.
🔹Mr. Mubarak Al Noaimi, CEO of Bahrain Bay Development, who presented the Bahrain Bay project and hosted the delegation for a site visit.
🔹H.E. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications (Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications), who along with his team, discussed potential collaborations between the delegation’s expertise and Bahrain’s transport and telecommunications strategy.
🔹Mr. Yousif Bucheeri, CEO of Bareeq Al Retaj, who introduced their eco-friendly, sustainable city projects and engaged in an insightful exchange of best practices and innovative ideas with the delegation.

💡 To further explore business opportunities in Bahrain, Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)’s International Director, Kamel Benloukil, hosted a joint session bringing together our Sustainable City delegation and the MEDEF International delegation who were also visiting Bahrain.

The day concluded with a Networking Cocktail at the French Residence, hosted by H.E. Eric Giraud Telme, where the Franco-Bahraini business community had the opportunity to meet the delegation and explore future synergies.

This visit highlighted the strong potential for collaboration between France and Bahrain in building more sustainable and innovative urban environments. A warm thank you to our Bahraini partners and hosts for their valuable insights and support, and to the French companies for their trust.