Manama :His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the closing ceremony of the Royal Bahrain Concours 2026, held at the Royal Golf Club.
His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of building on the Kingdom’s achievements to strengthen its position as a leading destination for major international events, in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister noted Bahrain’s growing presence in international automotive events, building on its proven track record of successfully hosting global events in the sector.
His Royal Highness recognised that the Kingdom’s continued success in these moments reflects its competitiveness, which is underpinned by advanced infrastructure, national expertise, and diverse tourism offerings.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to further developing the tourism sector and enhancing its contribution to the national economy through strategic cooperation and partnerships. Through these efforts, Bahrain will be able to attract more specialised international events and reinforce its position as a leading global tourism destination.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad expressed appreciation to all those involved in organising the second edition of the event, wishing them continued success, and congratulated the winners of the Royal Bahrain Concours 2026.
His Royal Highness expressed his pride in the members of Team Bahrain across various sectors, who continue to achieve success across all fields, driven by dedication and determination.
His Royal Highness underscored the importance of continuing to work with a unified approach in pursuit of shared goals and to contribute to Bahrain’s continued advancement and progress.
During the ceremony, several awards were presented to the winners, as follows:
Best of Show: 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR – Dr. Khalid M. Abdulrahim
Patron’s Award: 1985 Audi Sport Quattro – Faisal bin Laden
Steering Committee Award: 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow – Sh. Mohamed bin Rashid Al Khalifa
Pre-1940 Cars:
1st – 1939 Packard – Sh. Mishal bin Jaber Al Sabah
2nd – 1934 Horch 780 B – Sh. Ahmed bin Ali Al Khalifa
3rd – 1930 Ford Model A – Akram Miknas
Sports and Race Classics:
1st – 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR – Dr. Khalid M. Abdulrahim
2nd – 2005 Maserati MC12 – Dr. Khalid M. Abdulrahim
3rd – 1985 Audi Sport Quattro – Faisal bin Laden
American Classics and Muscle Cars
1st – 1989 Stutz Bearcat II – Sh. Ahmed bin Ali Al Khalifa
2nd – 1958 Buick Limited Convertible – Sh. Ahmed bin Ali Al Khalifa
3rd – 1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1 – Sh. Ahmed bin Ali Al Khalifa
British Classics:
1st – 2000 Aston Martin V600 Le Mans – HH Sh. Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa
2nd – 1957 Bentley S1 Continental – HH Sh. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa
3rd – 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III ‘Chinese Eye’ – Sh. Mohamed bin Rashid Al Khalifa
European Classics:
1st – 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing – Isa Abdulrahim
2nd – 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
3rd – 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT – Nabeel Nooruddin
Flat Tops:
1st – 1988 Italdesign Aztec – Private collection
2nd – 2021 Ferrari Monza SP1 – Tawfiq Al Aali
3rd – 2021 Aston Martin V12 Speedster – The Collection 1
Modern Classics:
1st – 1994 Jaguar XJ220 – Private collection
2nd – 2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato – Private collection
3rd – 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato – Isa Abdulrahim
Supercars:
1st – 2006 Porsche Carrera GT – Private collection
2nd – 2006 Ford GT (Gulf) – Dawood Al Gosaibi
3rd – 2008 Lamborghini Reventón – Private collection
Hypercars:
1st – 1997 McLaren F1 – HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
2nd – 2022 Ferrari Daytona SP3 – Tawfiq Al Aali
3rd – 2024 Gordon Murray T.50s – Adel Rajab
Big Six: Ferrari:
1st – Ferrari 288 GTO
2nd – Ferrari F50
3rd – Ferrari F40
Car owners of the category: Dr. Khalid M. Abdulrahim and Nabeel Nooruddin
Mercedes-Benz Black Series:
SLS AMG Black Series – Private collection
Awards were also presented to the sponsoring companies and the organising committee.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, and several senior officials, were in attendance.
