SULB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Foulath Holding, has received the GCC Industrial Excellence Award at the Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition, recognising its efforts to strengthen the competitiveness and market access of Bahrain-manufactured products.

Ali A Fakhro, government relations manager at Foulath Holding, received the award during the event, held from October 6–8, 2026, at Exhibition World Bahrain.

The recognition highlights SULB’s achievements under the Takāmul initiative between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, which enables qualifying Bahraini-manufactured products to receive local product treatment in the Saudi market.

Working with Saudi Arabia’s Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA), SULB secured the inclusion of its qualifying products on the kingdom’s Mandatory List, becoming the first Bahraini company to achieve this milestone.

The inclusion strengthens SULB’s eligibility to participate in Saudi government and public-sector projects where procurement requirements prioritise products listed under the framework.

The achievement also supports the company’s strategy to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia, improve the competitiveness of its Bahrain-manufactured products and leverage opportunities within the kingdom’s local content and government procurement system.

Faisal Al-Roomi, Chairman of SULB said: “We are proud to receive the GCC Industrial Excellence Award at Made in GCC 2026. This recognition reflects SULB’s continued efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of Bahrain-manufactured products and expand their access to key regional markets. Our achievement under the Takāmul initiative demonstrates the tangible opportunities that closer industrial integration can create for manufacturers across the GCC.” -OGN/TradeArabia News Service