An all-female delegation from Bahrain, headed by Sustainable Development Minister and Bahrain Economic Development Board chief executive Noor Al Khulaif, participated in the Fortune’s Most Powerful Women International Summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Convening under the theme ‘New Era for Business: Partnering for Global Prosperity,’ this marks Fortune’s first international summit in the Middle East.
The two-day summit brought together influential female business leaders from across the region and beyond to explore key forces shaping the global business landscape and, specifically, how the public and private sectors can partner to supercharge innovation and growth.
In addition to Ms Al Khulaif, the delegation included National Bureau of Revenue chief executive Rana Faqihi, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority chief executive Sara Buhejji and National Bank of Bahrain chairwoman Hala Yateem.
During the event, Ms Al Khulaif participated in a fireside chat titled ‘MPW Spotlight: Bahrain’s Path to Economic Transformation,’ highlighting the kingdom’s achievements in economic growth and diversification, with focus on innovation, sustainability, and investment attraction. The session also discussed how Bahrain is building a strong environment for businesses to thrive, as well as efforts around developing a future-ready workforce.
Ms Yateem also participated in the panel discussion titled ‘Driving Growth and Innovation in a Changing World’ sharing her perspectives on navigating the evolving financial services landscape and the importance of consistently adapting to a rapidly shifting global economy.
The participation of the all-female Bahraini delegation in this invitation-only conference exemplifies Bahrain’s dedication to empowering women as key drivers of economic progress and innovative change.
Bahrain is a global leader in closing the gender skills gap, with the kingdom’s ranking among the top five globally for girls outperforming boys in learning outcomes, according to the World Economic Forum and World Bank.
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