Tamkeen supports participation of 18 productive Bahraini families in Autumn Fair 2013

Commenting on this support, Tamkeen's Private Sector Support Senior Manager Mohammed Bucheery said, "Productive families are a key element of the SME sector in Bahrain as they provide locally made products from local materials. We take immense pride in supporting these families and enabling them to showcase their products in the Autumn Fair along with more than 700 exhibitors from 20 countries."

Fatima Al-Sultan, a participating exhibitor whose business makes traditional pickled foods, said, "I have been a regular participant in this annual event for the past 2 years. The Autumn Fair provides me with the opportunity to promote the products of productive Bahraini families which draw great interest from the visitors."

Aneesa Al'Aali, another exhibitor specialising in flour and spices, commented, "I believe this fair is one that provides tangible benefits through our participation. It allows us to reach new customers and increase our sales. The support offered by Tamkeen and the Ministry of Social Development also further maximises the benefit we gain from our participation."

In addition to the support provided to productive family enterprises, Tamkeen has also supported 57 SMEs. In total, around BD90,000 was provided to enable enterprises to participate in the fair.

More than 66,000 Bahraini individuals and enterprises have benefited from Tamkeen programmes to date. The total number of beneficiaries is expected to reach more than 100,000.