Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, engaged with several senior officials today at the second edition of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2024. The event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, saw participation from notable dignitaries including the Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, the Minister of State for Financial Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, and the Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Khalid Al-Falih.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Forum is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness and organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board. It was inaugurated by the Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, representing His Royal Highness. The Crown Prince and Prime Minister reaffirmed Bahrain’s commitment to fortifying its position as a pivotal hub
for global investments, in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted Bahrain’s development model, which is anchored on the talents and innovation of its citizens. He stressed the Kingdom’s dedication to sustainable development, focusing on creating employment opportunities for Bahraini citizens and enhancing its competitiveness on both regional and global scales.
The Crown Prince underscored the significance of events like the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum, which bolster strategic investment partnerships between the GCC and other countries. These efforts align with the overarching visions of the GCC’s Majesties and leaders. He also reiterated Bahrain’s focus on fostering creativity and innovation to transform challenges into opportunities.
Prince Salman bin Hamad emphasized economic diversification through collaboration with GCC countries as the optimal strategy for achieving shared success and addressing challenges. The Forum serves as a cru
cial platform for exploring investment prospects within Bahrain and the broader GCC region, which is undergoing significant development.
Participants of the Forum expressed gratitude to His Royal Highness for his support and noted Bahrain’s commitment to economic growth and sustainable development, which has solidified its role as a regional investment gateway. The Minister of Finance and National Economy, His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, along with other senior officials, also attended the event.