Industry Authority: Boosting Competitiveness of Kuwaiti Products
General Manager of the Public Authority for Industry, Shamlan Al-Jahdali, stressed the importance of enhancing the competitiveness of Kuwaiti products and opening new markets during his participation in the 'Made in the Gulf' exhibition in Bahrain.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Industry, Shamlan Al-Jahdali, emphasized the importance of supporting the competitiveness of Kuwaiti industry and opening new markets for national products, thereby enhancing their presence in Gulf markets and reflecting the advanced manufacturing capabilities and capacities of local factories. This statement came in an interview with Al-Jahdali to KUNA on the sidelines of his participation in the “Made in the Gulf” Forum and Exhibition held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from October 6 to 8, which featured the participation of 14 Kuwaiti factories in the accompanying exhibition.
Al-Jahdali stated that the participation of Kuwaiti factories in such events presents an opportunity to highlight the quality of national products and showcase the industrial capabilities of the country. He stressed the importance of continuing to support the industrial sector and expanding opportunities for national factories to access Gulf markets and enhance their competitiveness. He added that listening to presentations by representatives of Kuwaiti factories and reviewing their products demonstrates the diversity of the industrial sector and its ability to deliver high-quality products across various fields. He pointed out the importance of strengthening cooperation and partnerships among the industrial sectors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to serve Gulf industrial development.
Al-Jahdali expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Bahrain for its excellent hospitality and outstanding organization of the forum and exhibition. He praised the efforts made to ensure the success of this event, which brings together representatives of the industrial sector from GCC countries and provides a platform for communication, exchange of expertise, and enhancement of industrial cooperation opportunities.
He reaffirmed the Public Authority for Industry’s commitment to continuing its support for national factories, enabling them to strengthen their regional presence, which contributes to the development of Kuwaiti industry, enhances its competitiveness, and supports the process of industrial integration among GCC countries.
The forum also honored three Kuwaiti factories among the distinguished Gulf factories: Equate Petrochemical Company, Kuwait Insulating Materials Company (KIMCO), and Kuwait Foods Company (Americana), in recognition of their contributions and role in supporting and developing the industrial sector.
