Manama : Ziad Adel Darwish, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, inaugurated the Bahraini Fingerprint exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Social Development at the Capital Mall for Bahraini Products from July 26- 30, as part of the ministry’s efforts to empower productive families, expand marketing opportunities for their products, and strengthen their presence in the local market.
The exhibition is organised to promote the Capital Mall for Bahraini Products as a permanent incubator for productive families and an outlet for marketing Bahraini products. It provides an interactive marketing platform that brings together artisans and productive families, enabling visitors to explore national products, learn about traditional crafts, and communicate directly with project owners, while promoting support for local products and showcasing the quality and diversity of Bahraini industries.
The exhibition features the participation of productive families to provide them with opportunities to display and market their products, in addition to a group of Bahraini artisans showcasing their skills and craftsmanship in a range of traditional handicrafts.
The Undersecretary said the Bahraini Fingerprint exhibition reflects the ministry’s continued commitment to empowering productive families and strengthening their contribution to economic and social development by providing sustainable marketing platforms that showcase national products and expand their reach across the community.
He said the ministry continues to develop the Capital Mall for Bahraini Products into an integrated platform for supporting and marketing local products through specialised exhibitions and events that increase visitor numbers, boost sales by productive families, and attract new segments of society to learn about Bahraini products and authentic handicrafts, opening new opportunities for the growth and sustainability of home-based and handicraft enterprises.
The Undersecretary added that the ministry places significant emphasis on training and qualification programmes for Bahraini families as a key pillar for building sustainable productive enterprises. He said these initiatives are aligned with the government’s efforts to support local production, promote the economic empowerment of citizens, and enhance the contribution of small enterprises and productive families to the Kingdom’s comprehensive development.
The exhibition includes a programme of events, introductory and training workshops, allowing visitors to interact directly with artisans and experience several traditional crafts. It also introduces the ministry’s training workshops in palm frond weaving, textile weaving, silversmithing, and naqda embroidery, contributing to preserving Bahrain’s traditional handicraft heritage and ensuring its sustainability.
The Undersecretary toured the exhibition, where he reviewed products displayed by productive families and Bahraini artisans and was briefed on the participating projects and the mechanisms for developing and marketing them. He commended the quality and diversity of Bahraini products, as well as the skills and creativity demonstrated by participants, which contribute to preserving Bahrain’s handicraft heritage and strengthening the home economy.
