Baghdad International Fair Hosts 55 Saudi Companies

The Saudi Export Development Authority (Saudi Exports), in partnership with the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, is participating in the 48th edition of the Baghdad International Fair. The Saudi pavilion features 55 national companies representing various export sectors.
Held from February 1 to 7 in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, the exhibition presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen trade ties between Saudi Arabia and Iraq while showcasing the Kingdom’s leading products and services, SPA reported.
Saudi Exports' participation reaffirms its commitment to enhancing the presence of national products in international markets, expanding trade partnerships, and boosting the competitiveness, quality, and efficiency of Saudi exports.
CEO of Saudi Exports Eng. Abdulrahman Althukair emphasized that Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the fair reflects its dedication to deepening trade relations with neighboring countries, particularly Iraq, a promising market for Saudi goods. He noted that the slogan “Jeerah and Deerah” symbolizes the strong historical and fraternal ties between the two nations and reinforces the spirit of neighborliness, further strengthening the position of Saudi products in the region.
Saudi non-oil exports to Iraq have reached nearly SAR 20 billion over the past five years (2020–October 2024), with metals and their products, food industries, and electrical machinery and equipment ranking as the top export sectors during this period.