Manama : The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, concluded a five-day visit to Spain and Switzerland aimed at strengthening engagement with investors, business leaders, and industry stakeholders across key European markets.
The programme included a series of meetings, roundtables, and networking events in Barcelona, Zurich, and Geneva, focusing on sectors including financial services, manufacturing, logistics, tourism, fintech, and digital assets.
In Barcelona, Bahrain EDB hosted engagements with Spanish investors and business leaders, highlighting Bahrain’s network of trade and economic cooperation agreements and opportunities for companies seeking access to markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and beyond.
In Switzerland, the delegation met representatives of asset management firms, family offices, and organisations specialising in blockchain and digital assets. Discussions focused on Bahrain’s financial services sector, wealth management ecosystem, regulatory framework, and the Kingdom’s growing role as a regional hub for fintech innovation.
Bahrain EDB also partnered with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG) to host meetings with Swiss business leaders, highlighting Bahrain’s economic environment and investment opportunities. The visit concluded with a meeting with the World Economic Forum to explore opportunities for further cooperation and joint initiatives.
The visit forms part of Bahrain EDB’s ongoing efforts to strengthen investor engagement, build long-term partnerships, and promote the Kingdom as a destination for international investment.
