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 a meeting of the Board of Directors at Bahrain Bay.
His Royal Highness 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, further advancing the Kingdom’s comprehensive development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
His Royal Highness commended the resilience of the national economy in the face of the hostile of 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. His Royal Highness expressed pride in these efforts, which have contributed to turning challenges into opportunities that support economic growth and advance 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.
His Royal Highness noted that capital flows create opportunities for Bahraini institutions to expand their partnerships with global companies and exchange expertise. In this regard, His Royal Highness underscored the importance of supporting such partnerships to drive business growth and further develop the Kingdom’s economy.
His Royal Highness 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.
His Royal Highness 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.
His Royal Highness 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. His Royal Highness noted that the success of these events reflects the expertise and capabilities of Bahrainis in event organisation, further strengthening the Kingdom’s regional and international standing.
Her Excellency Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, 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.
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, along with several senior officials and members of the Bahrain EDB Board of Directors, also attended the meeting.
