Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), today chaired the Board of Directors meeting, in Bahrain Bay.
His Royal Highness affirmed that the Kingdom’s success in attracting investment opportunities demonstrates and further incentivises the efforts of Team Bahrain. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad noted that these efforts support the Kingdom’s investment objectives and strengthen its comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted that attracting investment opportunities not only contributes towards creating quality opportunities for citizens but also enhances the growth of the national economy, driving economic diversification and supporting the Kingdom’s far-reaching development goals.
The Board reviewed the Bahrain EDB’s progress and assessed global market developments. Discussions covered global economic trends and strategies to attract investment across priority sectors, supporting growth and diversification.
His Royal Highness noted the role of official visits in attracting investments, announcements, agreements, and memoranda of understanding, which help facilitate quality economic opportunities in the Kingdom. His Royal Highness stressed the need to follow up on the outcomes of these visits to maximise their benefits and reinforce the Kingdom’s strategic economic and investment position.
During the meeting, HE Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB, reviewed the Board’s achievements in 2025. In the first nine months of the year, Bahrain EDB attracted USD 1.52 billion in direct investments from 75 local and international projects. Of these, 43% represented new capital investments and 57% were expansions of existing investments in the Kingdom.
The tourism sector accounted for the largest share of diversified direct investments, followed by financial services, manufacturing, and ICT. These cumulative investments are projected to generate more than 4,300 jobs over a three-year period.
The Board also examined emerging sectors with a strong potential for economic growth and market resilience. Updates were presented on the Golden License initiative, highlighting strategic projects that have demonstrated long-term value creation and are expected to further contribute to economic activity and prosperity.
HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of HM the King and President of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, along with several senior officials and members of the Bahrain EDB Board of Directors, also attended the meeting.
