A high-level Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) delegation has wrapped up a strategic five-day investment tour of Spain and Switzerland, locking in engagements with top European corporates, investors, and industry leaders.
Led by Sustainable Development Minister and EDB chief executive officer Noor Alkhulaif, the visit targeted key growth sectors including financial services, manufacturing, logistics, and tourism to solidify the kingdom’s position as a resilient, pro-business hub.
The roadshow kicked off in Barcelona, where the EDB hosted an executive roundtable and networking reception for Spanish investors and business chiefs.
Discussions centred on Bahrain’s competitive advantages, investor-friendly ecosystem, and its extensive network of trade agreements that offer global businesses seamless access to the wider GCC market.
Moving to Switzerland, the delegation held a series of closed-door sessions in Zurich tailored for high-net-worth individuals, family office principals, and asset management consultants.
The meetings highlighted Bahrain’s robust wealth management ecosystem, supportive regulations, and its rising appeal as a regional hub for family offices.
The EDB also connected with global blockchain and digital asset leaders at a specialised roundtable for crypto and blockchain technology, reinforcing the kingdom’s reputation as a progressive, well-regulated environment for fintech innovation.
In Geneva, the EDB partnered with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG) to host an exclusive CEO roundtable and a market-focused session. The events allowed direct dialogue with senior Swiss business figures, showcasing Bahrain’s economic stability and resilience amidst evolving regional dynamics.
The tour concluded with a high-level meeting with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to explore new avenues of collaboration and advance shared global initiatives.
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