Mishkat al anwar co. Heralds bahrain's Booming urbanisation opportunities
TDT I Manama
Bahrain's growing urbanization has led to a new vision for development that has opened opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers for the construction industry, said Abbas Zakiyuddin, Managing Director of Mishkat Al Anwar Trading Co. wll, an electrical trading company. He was speaking at the first anniversary celebration of the company, which is part of the century-old A.A. Kothambawala Group.
The function at the Crowne Plaza's Bahrain Conference Centre was attended by H.E. Shaikh Hamad bin Salman Al Khalifa, Assistant Undersecretary for Domestic & Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Industry & Commerce as Chief Guest. Other dignitaries included Mr. Nebras Talib, CEO of LMRA, Member of Parliament, Mr. Mohammed Janahi, the French and Indian embassy representatives, senior government officials, channel partner representatives, vendors and key customers.
Mr. 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, Mr. Shabbir Yusuf.
Added Mr. Burhanuddin Abbas, the Marketing Director, '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. 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. Mementoes were presented to the dignitaries and channel partners.
Mr. 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.
The Managing Director of RR Middle East, Mr. Bipan Kaul, also complimented Mishkat's proactive approach in participating in the economic progress of Bahrain and bringing global brands to the Kingdom.
During the celebration, the company presented a corporate video and reels of its main trade partners and products and launched the official company website. Mr. Abbas thanked the stakeholders - channel partners, vendors and customers, for their support.
The other major brands which Mishkat represents include Cupra, Honeywell and Gewiss.
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