His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) chairman, yesterday chaired a meeting of the board of directors at Bahrain Bay.
He emphasised the importance of supporting cutting-edge economic sectors, as well as strengthening the role of investment for projects that contribute to advancing economic growth, and creating opportunities for Bahraini citizens.
This will further advance the kingdom’s comprehensive development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad.
HRH Prince Salman commended the resilience of the national economy in the face of the hostile Iranian aggression, noting that this perseverance reflects the collective efforts of Team Bahrain and its ability to overcome challenges while sustaining the kingdom’s record of achievements.
He expressed pride in these efforts, which have contributed to turning challenges into opportunities that support economic growth and advancing the kingdom’s development.
The meeting reviewed progress towards achieving Bahrain EDB’s objectives for 2026 and the latest developments in attracting investment across priority sectors.
Discussions also covered future initiatives aimed at showcasing Bahrain’s competitive advantages in key international markets, efforts to strengthen the kingdom’s investment base and the resilience of the national economy amid various challenges.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister noted that capital flows create opportunities for Bahraini institutions to expand their partnerships with global companies and exchange expertise.
In this regard, he underscored the importance of supporting such partnerships to drive business growth and
further develop the kingdom’s economy.
HRH Prince Salman highlighted the importance of maximising the contribution of investment projects to creating employment opportunities for Bahraini citizens, developing their skills and opening new avenues for Bahraini talent.
He commended Bahrain EDB and all relevant stakeholders for their continued efforts to support economic growth and reinforce the kingdom’s position as an attractive investment destination.
He also commended the achievements of the national workforce in organising major events, including the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, which marked the 22nd edition of the event, the Made in GCC Forum and Exhibition 2026 and the FinTech Forward 2026 Forum.
The success of these events reflects the expertise and capabilities of Bahrainis
in event organisation, further strengthening the kingdom’s regional and international standing, he noted.
Sustainable Development Minister and Bahrain EDB chief executive officer Noor Al Khulaif presented an overview of the results achieved in 2026, highlighting the board’s success in attracting domestic, regional and international direct investment.
The telecommunications and technology sector accounted for the largest share of these investments, followed
by the tourism and industrial sectors.
The meeting also reviewed international events and engagements organised and attended by Bahrain EDB, which bring together the efforts of Team Bahrain to strengthen the kingdom’s global standing and showcase its competitive advantages.
His Majesty’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa along with several senior officials and board members attended the meeting.
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