Manama: The Kingdom’s of Bahrain’s indigenous brand has emerged as a leader for offering one-stop-shop solutions for the region’s construction sector.
“Bahrain’s growing urbanization has led to a new vision for development that has opened opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers for the construction industry,” Abbas Zakiyuddin, Managing Director of Mishkat Al Anwar Trading Company WLL, an electrical trading company, said.
He was speaking at the first anniversary celebration of the company, which is part of the century-old A.A. Kothambawala Group.
Attended by Shaikh Hamad bin Salman Al Khalifa, Assistant Undersecretary for Domestic and Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce as Chief Guest. Other dignitaries included Nebras Talib, CEO of LMRA, Member of Parliament, Mohammed Janahi, the French and Indian embassy representatives, senior government officials, channel partner representatives, vendors, and key customers.
Abbas thanked the business-friendly environment of the Kingdom of Bahrain for nurturing new businesses and broadening trade horizons with reputed global brands.
“In our one year of operations, we have been keenly aware of our corporate responsibility to contribute to the economic vision of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and PM, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa,” said Group Chairman, Shabbir Yusuf.
“We have established strong trade ties with brands such as Schneider of France, RR Global of India and regional brands such as Ducab of the UAE,” Burhanuddin Abbas, the Marketing Director, said.
“We have also built a Bahraini brand called ‘INDIGO’ which has a portfolio of electrical solutions sourced from around the world specifically for the requirements of Bahrain’s urban development and construction needs.”
Shaikh Hamad bin Salman Al Khalifa congratulated the company on its achievements and wished it all the best in taking forward the legacy of the century-old Kothambawala group and supporting the progress of Bahrain.
The VIPs toured an exhibition of best-selling products in the company’s portfolio.
Mohammed Nagy, Vice-President of Schneider, expressed his company’s confidence at the digital and sustainable future that Bahrain represents and the professional approach of Mishkat in distribution and service.
Bipan Kaul, the Managing Director of RR Middle East, also complimented Mishkat’s initiative-taking approach in participating in the economic progress of Bahrain and bringing global brands to the Kingdom.
