Government to boost investment: HRH Premier

Manama : Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday underlined the government’s keenness to put in place all the requirements for boosting investment and consolidating the Kingdom’s status as an ‘investment incubator’ in the region.

“The government is focusing its attention on investment to make it an engine of economic growth that stimulates comprehensive development, within the framework of its unwavering desire to diversify sources of income,” he stated. 

The Premier also urged to constantly update and develop legislation procedures regarding investment activities, as he received Royal Family members and senior state officials yesterday.

Tackling other domestic issues, the Prime Minister stressed that the focus on development should go hand in hand while preserving heritage.

“The government seeks to ensure that the umbrella of development covers the whole nation, and, at the same time preserve the Kingdom’s rich civilisational and cultural heritage,” he said. 

In this regard, he praised the events aiming to highlight such heritage locally, regionally and internationally.

HRH Premier also called for the need to enhance joint GCC and Arab action in order to ensure optimal dealing with various challenges.