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April 12th

, 13th

, 2012.

1. Akhbar Alkhleej, Fri 13 Apr 2012. No.12439, p.36.

(In a Bahraini- Japanese summit)

Bahrain Monarch strengthens his country's position.

The monarch is willing to more economic, trade, investment and technical cooperation.

In a visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Aal-Khlifa to his majesty the emperor of Japan in

the imperial palace, where the emperor was among the first of receivers; they held a

bilateral discussion summit. His majesty the Monarch expressed his pride of the level of the

historical bilateral relations and expressed his will to expand in more aspects. His majesty

also expressed the will of the kingdom for more bilateral cooperation with Japan in all areas,

especially, economy, trade and investment; utilizing the advanced Japanese expertise in

technical and scientific areas. During the discussion, the emperor praised the level of

freedom and democracy in Bahrain, and what Bahrain achieved in speedy steps and

excellent successes in political, economic and educational areas, due to the reform project

of his majesty the king of Bahrain, which enhanced the status of Bahrain in the regional and

international community. His Majesty also received the minister of industry, trade and

national economy of Japan and attended signing an agreement of bilateral cooperation in

fields of economy, trade and energy. Another agreement has been signed between the BDF

and the Japanese SBI Pharmaceuticals. His Majesty also gave a speech in a ceremony held in

Akasaka Palace emphasizing that economy, security, development; justice and coexistence

are ones of the biggest aims in Bahrain. He also said that Bahrain is giving most of its

attention to Bahrain citizen welfare. He also talked to the president of the Bahraini-Japanese

friendship committee, emphasizing the Bahraini Parliament succeeded in making relations

with many other parliaments worldwide and achieved many successes.

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2. Alayam, Fri 13 Apr 2012. No. 8404, p.4.

Witnessed an agreement of bilateral cooperation.

Strengthening and enhancing the economic cooperation.

His Majesty the Monarch received in his residence in Aksaka palace yesterday evening the

minister of industry, trade and national economy, Edano Yukio. His majesty emphasized the

importance of bilateral cooperation in fields of economy and trade. His majesty also

expressed his support to all that comes in this interest for both countries and peoples.

Emphasising Bahrain's will to enhance relations with Japan, achieving more bilateral areas.

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His imperial majesty expressed his consent to how much cooperation is achieved between

Bahrain and Japan; aiming to more cooperation contributing to enhancing Bahrain-Japan

relations and mutual cooperation fields. Attended by His Majesty the monarch, an

agreement has been signed in fields of economy, trade and energy; signed on Behalf of

Bahrain by Dr. Hassan Fakhro, the minister of Commerce and Finance and Dr. Abdulhussain

Mirza, the minister of energy, and Edano Yukio the minister of industry, trade and economy

on behalf of Japan. Another agreement of cooperation between the Bahrain Defense Force

(BDF) and Japanese SBI Pharmaceuticals has been signed. His highness Sheikh Khlid bin

hamad al-khlifa signed on behalf of Bahrain and Edano Yukio on Behalf of Japan.

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3. Bahrain News Agency (bna), Fri 13 Apr 2012.

10-09-h9p://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/503544?date=2012

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4. Daily Tribune, Fri 13 Apr 2012.

h9p://www.dt.bh/newsdetails.php?newsid=120412195413&key=301110213450

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5. Alwasatnews, Fri 13 Apr 2012, No. 3506, p.3.

Monarch receives Japanese Minister of Industry and Economy

Signing two memoranda of understanding in fields of economy, industry and

pharmaceuticals.

His majesty the king of Bahrain received in the residence in Akaska palace in yesterday

Thursday, the Japanese minister of industry, trade and economy Yukio Edino. During the

meeting; his majesty emphasized on the importance of bilateral cooperation between the

kingdom of Bahrain and Japan in economic and trade fields and expressed his support to all

that comes in the interest of both countries and nations. He also emphasized that Bahrain is

keen to strengthen relation with Japan and expand it to wider areas.

The Japanese minister expressed his consent with the level of cooperation ongoing between

the two countries, willing for more cooperation in mutual areas. An agreement of

cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Japan has been signed in the presence of

his majesty after the meeting, in fields of economy, trade and energy. This has been signed

by Hassan Fakhro the minister of industry and commerce, and Abdulhussain Mirza the

minister of energy on behalf of Bahrain; and minister of industry, trade and economy on

behalf of Japan. Another agreement of cooperation has been signed between the Bahrain

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Defence Force and SBI Pharmaceuticals by His highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khlifa on

behalf of Bahrain and minister of industry, trade and economy on behalf of Japan. Minister

of energy stated on the occasion that the Japanese expressed their will to participate in

developing the petroleum sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He also clarified that Japanese

companies helped in the past in several petroleum projects in Bahrain. He also said that the

project needs the cabinet approval to get started and would cost 6-8 billion dollars. Another

project has also been discussed about expansion of petrochemicals site. Gulf Petrochemicals

has a plan of expansion that may cost 1.5 billion dollars to increase producBvity, the

Japanese side showed interest in participating in the project.

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June 27th

, 28th

, 2012.

1. Ministry of Commerce and Industry (website).

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2. Akhbar Alkhleej, Thu 28 Jun 2012. No.12515, p.6.

Minister of Commerce received its administration

Japanese Company willing to establish a drug factory in Bahrain

The minister of commerce Dr. Hassan Fakhro received in his office yesterday morning Mr.

Kawata the COO in the SBI Pharmaceuticals, attended by Tohoru Tanaka, Moto Nakajima,

Hidemistsu Sugihara, Keitaro Watanabe the directors; and Abbas Alshehabi the project

coordinator. The company showed will to establish a factory in Bahrain.

In the meeting; the minister praised the efforts exerted by the governments of Bahrain and

Japan to enhance economic cooperation. Especially after the visit by his majesty the king of

Bahrain to the empire of Japan; which had a significant effect on strengthening relations

between the two countries; economic in particular. In this regard, the minister praised the

quality of SBI Pharmaceuticals products , emphasizing Bahrain's keen interest in cooperation

with SBI and other international companies in this industry. He explained about the

procedure always taken in Bahrain and Bahrain's reputation in fields of medical lotions,

pharmaceutical products and cosmetics of international standards. From their side, the

officers in the company expressed appreciation for efforts done by the government of

Bahrain and ministry of commerce; emphasizing their will of technology transfer to the

kingdom. Noteworthy that "SBI Pharmaceuticals" is specialsed in manufacturing products

containing aminolevulinic acid; like cosmetics, medical products, and food supplements.

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The meeting was also attended by Iman Aldoseri, director of foreign trade relations.

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3. Alayam, Thu 28 Jun 2012. No.8480, p.15.

Dr. Fakhro met with the director and COO.

Japanese company willing to build a drug factory in Bahrain.

Minister of Industry and Commerce Dr. Hassan Fakhro met yesterday with Mr. Kawata, the

COO of SBI Pharmaceuticals, with Tooru Tanaka, Hidemitsu Sugihara, Keitaro Watanabe the

directors and the project coordinator Abbas Alshehabi; where the company is willing to

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establish a factory for its products in Bahrain. In the meeting, the minister praised the efforts

exerted by both governments especially during the latest visit of his Majesty to Japan. He

also praised the quality of products by SBI Pharmaceuticals. He emphasized the keen

interest of the kingdom of Bahrain to cooperate with such international companies. He also

discussed the procedures taken in the kingdom to meet international standards of such

products. From their side, the company expressed appreciation to efforts exerted by the

mi9nistry of industry and commerce, and expressed will of technology transfer to Bahrain.

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3. Albilad, Thu 28 Jun 2012. No.1353, p.14.

Japanese SBI showed will to work in Bahrain.

Seef district- Ministry of Industry and Commerce: Minister of Industry and Commerce

Hassan Fakhro met yesterday with the director and COO in the SBI Kawata, attended by

Tooro Tanaka, Moto Nakajima, Hidemitsu Sugihara and Keitaro Watanabe the directors and

Abbas Alshehabi the project coordinator, where they expressed will to establish a factory for

its products in the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, the minister praised the efforts

praised by both governments to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. In this regard,

the minister praised the quality of cosmetic and medical products manufactured by the SBI,

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stressing on the keen interest of Bahrain to work with such international companies, and

discussing the procedures taken in Bahrain for medical and cosmetic products to meet

international standards.

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4. Gulf Daily News, Thu 28 Jun 2012. p.23.

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5. Alwasatnews, Thu 28 Jun 2012. No.5382, p.14.

Japanese company wishes to build a drug factory in Bahrain.

Miniser of Industry and Commerce met yesterday with the COO and director of the SBI

Kawata and the directors Tooro Tanaka, Moto Nakajima, Hidemitsu Sugihara, Keitero

Watanabe and the project coordinator Abbas Alshehabi; where they expressed the will to

build a factory for its products in Bahrain. During the meeting, the minister praised the

efforts done both governments in strengthening economic cooperation, especially during

the visit of his majesty to Japan which enhanced bilateral relations, economic in particular.

The minister also praised the quality of cosmetic and medical products by SBI

Pharmaceuticals, emphasaising that Bahrain is keen to cooperate with such international

companies. He also discussed the procedures taken in this regard in Bahrain to meet

international standards. The company expressed appreciation to efforts exerted by the

ministry of industry and commerce showing interest in technology transfer to Bahrain. It is

noteworthy that SBI Pharmaceuticals is specialsed in aminolevulic acids which is utilized in

cosmetics, medicine and food supplements.

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June 28th

,29th

, 2012.

1. Akhbar Alkhleej, Fri 29 Jun 2012. No.12516, p.11.

Meeting with several local and international activities

Minister of Energy following up HM visit to Japan.

Following the discussion held in Japan in the latest visit of HM in April, minister of energy Dr.

Abdulhussain Mirza met with a delegation from SBI Pharmaceuticals, where they suggested

building a factory for the medicines in Bahrain as hub for the product in the region after

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fulfilling requirements and gas supplies. The minister welcomed the delegation praising the

excellent relations between Bahrain and Japan in all different fields and areas especially in

oil, gas and energy. He also discussed the historical visit by HM to Japan that strengthened

friendly relations.

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2. Alayam, Fri 29 Jun 2012. No.8480, p.18.

Dr. Mirza following up HM visit to Japan

Minister of energy Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza met with a delegation from SBI Pharmaceuticals,

to follow up the discussion held in Japan in the latest visit of HM in April, where they

suggested building a factory for the medicines in Bahrain as hub for the product in the

region after fulfilling requirements and gas supplies. The minister welcomed the delegation

praising the excellent relations between Bahrain and Japan in all different fields and areas

especially in oil, gas and energy. He also discussed the historical visit by HM to Japan that

strengthened friendly relations. The delegation thanked the minister for the meeting and

topics discussed in the medical fields.

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3. Bahrain News Agency (bna), Wed 27th

2012.

h9p://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/514786

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4. Alwasatnews, Fri 98 Jun 2012. No.3583, p.14.

Minister of Energy discussing the SBI Pharmaceuticals factory in Bahrain.

Minister of energy Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza met with a delegation from SBI Pharmaceuticals,

to follow up the discussion held in Japan in the latest visit of HM in April, where they

suggested building a factory for the medicines in Bahrain as hub for the product in the

region after fulfilling requirements and gas supplies. The minister welcomed the delegation

praising the excellent relations between Bahrain and Japan in all different fields and areas

especially in oil, gas and energy. He also discussed the historical visit by HM to Japan that

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strengthened friendly relations. The delegation thanked the minister for the meeting and

topics discussed in the medical fields.

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5. Alwatannews, Thu 28 Jun 2012. No.2392, p.17.

Japanese company towards building a drug factory in Bahrain

Japanese SBI Pharmaceuticals is looking towards building a drug factory in Bahrain, where

the Kingdom is the centre of distribution after fulfilling requirements and gas supplies. That

came in a meeting held by minister of energy Dr.Abdulhussain Mirza with the SBI, following

up the HM visit to Japan. The minister called for more cooperation especially in gas, oil and

energy sectors. The company delegate discussed more potential cooperation areas that may

strengthen energy and gas sectors.

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July 5th

, 2012.

1. Alayam, Thu 5 July 2012. No.8487, p.03.

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Health ministry officials studying its approval by the ministry; a

Japanese company offering Bahrain drugs with reasonable prices.

Minister of Health, Sadiq Alshehabi, discussed with SBI Pharma the possibility of approving

its drugs in reasonable prices. Mr. Alshehabi wished the company would contribute to the

medical field in the country, insisting that the ministry has been getting its welfare services

improved to citizens and residents in all fields and aspects. The delegation showed in the

meeting some of Japanese health and pharmaceutical products supported by statistics,

showing that the products are high quality, standardized and with reasonable prices. No

side-effects have been registered except a little-digestive-system effect. The ministry

officials also discussed the drugs registration, where the company showed that they are

registered in Japan and sought to be registered in international institutions. The ministers

showed interest in obtaining documents about the products to study, where common

meetings with the BDF hospital, King Hamad hospital targeting a study related to the

products safety should be held. The Japanese delegation expressed thanks and

appreciations to the minister of health and the ministry officials for their interest and for

giving them the opportunity to offer their company's services and products, hoping for a

fruitful cooperation with the ministry. Ministry of health also thanked the delegation on the

visit. Drawing attention that the ministry is looking for more cooperation to improve health

services and to provide the best possible of pharmaceutical and health products to the

Bahraini society.

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2. albilad, Thu 5 July 2012. No.1360, p.09.

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Japanese SBI offering Alshehabi approved pharmaceutical products.

Minister of Health Sadiq Alshehabi in his office in the ministry court met with a

Japanese delegation from SBI Pharmaceuticals, attended by the undersecretary for

hospital affairs and other officials in the ministry. In the beginning he welcomed the

guests and wished for utilizing their expertise in the medical field. He emphasized

that the ministry is keen to improve its services to all citizens and residents. During

the meeting, the delegation presented some of its medical and pharmaceutical

products being manufactured in Japan supported by statistics, emphasizing that they

are high quality products in reasonable prices. Only few side effects related to

digestion have been observed for the drugs. The ministry then discussed the

approval of the drugs where the delegation showed it is approved by international

bodies. Ministry officials showed interest to know more details about the products

where other meetings to be held between the BDF hospital and KHUH to get a full

study of applicability and safety.

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Alwasatnews, Thu 5 July 2012. No.3589, p.06.

Minister of Health discussing with a Japanese delegation importation of

pharmaceuticals and medical products from Japan.

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5. Alwatannews, Thu 5 July 2012. No.2399, p.05.

Health ministry officials studying its approval by the ministry; a

Japanese company offering Bahrain drugs with reasonable prices.

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6. Gulf Daily News, Thu 5 July 2012, p.19.

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7. Alayam, Wed 04 July 2012. No.8486, p.19.

In a follow-up meeting to the visit by HM to Japan.

A project of a Japanese IT centre is being considered in Bahrain.

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July 30th

, 2012.

1. Alayam, Mon 30 July 2012, No.8512, p.09.

Confirming his country's commitment to Hurmouz strait security, Sumi said:

Two Japanese minesweepers arriving on Sep 14th

to participate in international defense

war-games.

Japanese Ambassador in the Kingdom of Bahrain Shigeki Sumi said that marine self defence

forces that belong to the Japanese armed forces will be sending to Bahrain two

minesweepers to participate in a defense exercise with 20 other states due to be carried out

between Sep 16-20, poinBng out that minesweepers will be arriving Bahrain on Sep 14th

and

will be staying for two weeks. Sumi also explained in a statement for "Alayam" that

Bahraini-Japanese cooperation does not stop in economic aspects. In the defence side,

Japan Self defence forces is sending two minesweepers to Bahrain to participate in a

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defence exercise along with 20 other states, that would be arriving Bahrain on Sep 14th

and

will be staying for 2 weeks. In another regard, He revealed that a preliminary study has been

conducted by Kinoshita Pearls recently that showed the limited reserves of natural pearls in

the Kingdom's sear territories and its small size, where among a hundred only one

productive shell is found with very little production. He then said" We need an expert to

investigate how the size and quality of natural pearls can be improved in Bahrain". He also

expected Japanese experts to arrive Bahrain the end of Sep.

He then explaines that SBI Pharmaceutical has recently signed an agreement with three

Bahraini hospitals to begin a study of developability of medicines and Japanese

pharmaceutical lotions appropriate to the local market aiming at making them approved in

the future. He then said: "There is an agreement signed between three working hospitals

and the Japanese company to start testing and studying any Japanese medicine that can

manufactured in the Kingdom (..) the SBI will be building a big manufacturing plant for

medicines in Bahrain to serve Bahrain and the region and will be developing medicines

appropriate to the gulf needs". He then proceeds:" a delegation from the SBI visited Bahrain

in the last three weeks and met with officials in medicine and health, and they are now

conducting tests and investigations to medicine types that can be approved and that suits

Bahrainis". Noteworthy that during the visit of HM to Japan last April, an agreement of

cooperation has been signed between the BDF and Japanese SBI, which was signed by

Sheikh Khaled bin Hamad Aal-Khlifa on behalf of Bahrain, and minister of trade and economy

on behalf of japan.

"Alayam" also surfing the page of the SBI found that 5-ALA is a constituent in all of their

medical and pharmaceutical products, which is also found in foods like tea, vinegar, and

white radish. Their developed list of products consist of medicines for brain tumor, cancer

treatment, early diagnosis of cancer and metabolic syndrome like in obesity, and also food

supplements, cosmetics, skin moisturizing lotions.

About the Japanese IT centre proposal, he said:" this was an idea of Minister of industry and

commerce which is still under discussion to define equities and users (..) the ministry of

industry and commerce is currently studying the IT project".

About his impression of the outcomes of the visit by HM in April, Sumi said:" It was very

great, and is opening new aspects of cooperation and is contributing to make Japanese

businessmen be more interested in the Bahraini market (..) the visit of HM wa a big

opportunity to show the Japanese business community the investment and business friendly

environment, and reflecting what has been achieved in essential infrastructure projects (..) I

wish more Japanese companies enter the Bahraini market for it promising fields of

investment such as oil fields etc."

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September 25th

, 26th

, 2012.

1. Akhbar Alkhleej, Wed 26 Sep 2012. No.12605, p.09.

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KHUH starting to use modernist cancer diagnosis equipment

KHUH is starting using the modernist equipment for cancer early diagnosis by including HLPC

which can determine whether cancer exists or not in a patient in its early stages that

facilitates treatment. Sheikh Salman bin Atayat-Allah Al-khlaifa, the KHUH chief, that early

cancer diagnosis can be achieved by this new apparatus, before a tumor is formed which

facilitates its treatment. He also said that this equipment spares gastroscopy and other

surgical diagnostic methods. Sheikh Salman bin Atyyat-Allah Alkhlifa is progressing well in its

plan to make cancer treatment and diagnosis available to citizens and residents, aiming at

making Bahrain as advanced as developed countries in this regard. A team from th KHUH has

participated in training programme organized by SBI Pharmaceuticals, to get training about a

new method for cancer early diagnosis. The team included physician Amina Abdul-Jabbar

and laboratory technician Yaser Abdulrazzaq. He pointed out that the training programme

and research scheme is including training on new 5-ALA applications, diagnosis, sampling

and cancer diagnosis by light which is including all skills and techniques to operate the light

system, for diagnosis and treatment which in turns provides a better quality of life for

patients, in addition to training about how to use the HPLC and its maintenance.

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2. Alayam, Wed 26 Sep 2012. No.8570, p.08.

KHUH is making his training programme in Japan

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3. Alwasatnews, Thu 25 Sep 2012. No.3671, wasatonline.

A medical team from KHUH getting trained on tumor diagnosis in Japan.

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October 2nd

, 3rd

, 4th

2012.

8. Akhbar Alkhleej, Wed 03 Oct 2012. No.12612, p.11.

Japanese SBI discussing establishing a big investment project in Bahrain.

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9. Alayam, Thu 02 Oct 2012. No.8576, p.17.

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Japanese Companies looking for investment opportunities in Bahrain

Minister of Industry and Commerce Dr. Hassan Abdulla Fakhro headed a third

meeting to follow up the visit by HM to Japan, which brought about various

agreements in many cooperation fields and mutual interest between Bahrain and

Japan. This was attended by HE the Ambassador of the Empire of Japan Shigeki Sumi

and other economic delegate members who participated in the visit which included

businessmen, directors of big corporations and other members of Bahrain-Japan

Friendship society.

During the meeting, Minister of Industry and Commerce praised big efforts and

cooperation shown by the Japanese ambassador in Bahrain and his Bahraini

counterpart in the friend nation of the Empire of Japan, in addition to that shown by

national corporations and concerned institutions, businessmen and investors; which

strengthen mutual relations, implement the memoranda of understanding signed

between the two countries.

From his side, the Ambassador of Japan to Bahrain expressed his appreciation to

keen interest and follow-up of the ministry of industry and commerce for such

important visits of leaders and officials in both countries, stressing the importance of

this follow-up to optimize the utilization of mutual visits and activities.

Latest developments have been discussed in the meeting related to ongoing

economic projects and that which are being established or under consideration such

as an IT centre in Bahrain cooperating with the Japanese and serving the whole

region. The last quarter of this year is planned to have many visits and activities

between both countries, which are expected to outcome many mutual projects in

economic sectors that would have a great effect of achievement for both countries

as a result to the visit of HM to Japan. There is shown interest from several Japanese

professional companies to invest in Bahrain, such as SBI Pharma; which is visiting

Bahrain nowadays and working in pharmaceuticals and looking for cooperation with

hospitals in Bahrain, and available investment opportunities. Kinoshita Pearls is also

making visits to Bahrain to look for investment opportunity and Bahraini

shareholders to rehabilitate the natural pearl sector and what the company can give

to make this sector active again. Other companies are also lookg to invest in Bahrain,

such as TBM Keeplus working in paper industry technology.

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10. Alayam, Wed 03 Oct 2012. No.8577, p.19.

To offer facilities for its regional centre in Bahrain

Minister of Industry meets with the Japanese "SBI".

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11. Albilad, Wed 03 Oct 2012. No.1450, p.12.

Discussing projects development in Salman Industrial City.

Minister of Industry meets with the representatives of Japanese " SBI".

Seef District- Ministry of Industry and Commerce:

Minister of Industry and Commerce Hassan Fakhro met in his office yesterday with

Satafoumi Kawata, the COOO and general director of Japanese "SBI"; who is visiting

Bahrain with directors from the SBI to discuss ways of establishing a huge

investment project in Salman industrial area. The meeting was attended by

Businessman Abdulhussain Dawani, Iman Aldoserri (director of foreign trade), Salah

Janahi (deputy director of industrial area).

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Minister of Industry and Commerce presented Bahrain as a hub for international and

regional projects in the meeting, pointing out that appropriate infrastructure and

investment laws, beside big advantages offered by the government of Bahrain for

investors, strengthened investment in the country, made it a best destination for

international investment in the region. The minister also praised efforts done by

both governments by mutual activities and visits that were lately demonstrated by

the visit of HM to the friend empire of Japan, accompanied by a high-level economic

delegation presided by the minister of industry and commerce, which strengthen

historical economic relations; and still getting harvested through various industrial

projects and trade cooperation expected in the future.

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4. Daily Tribune, Thu 2 Oct 2012.

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5. Gulf Daily News, Wed 03 Oct 2012, p.22.

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6. Alwasatnews, Thu 02 Oct 2012. No.3678, p.14.

Follow-up meeting to HM visit to Japan discussing economic projects.

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7. Alwasatnews, Wed 03 Oct 2012. No.3679, p.14.

Japanese "SBI" discussing building a project in Bahrain.

Minister of Industry and Commerce Hasan Fakhro met yesterday in his office with the COO

of the Japanese SBI, Satafoumi Kawata; who is currently visiting Bahrain heading officers in

the company to discuss establishing a big investment project in the Kingdom of Bahrain in

Salman industrial City.

During the meeting with the company which is one of the biggest in Japan, the minister

expressed his being honored and proud to host tens of huge and various international and

regional projects, pointing out that the appropriate infrastructure, investment laws and

other advantages provided by the government to investors strengthened investment in the

country and made it a best destination for international investments regionally. The MOIC

also praised the quality of SBI medical and cosmetic products emphasizing the Bahrain is

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keen to provide all that it requires as for procedures and facilaitations to establish its

regional centre in Bahrain. Noteworthy that Japanese SBI is specialized in 5-ALA products

and aiming at making it available, which is then, used in cosmetics, medicine and food

supplements.