Bahrain Reinforces Role as Regional Transport and Logistics Hub

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Manama: Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, attended the local European Union Presidency meeting hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Kingdom of Bahrain as part of Cyprus’s presidency of the Council of the EU. The meeting was held at the InterContinental Bahrain in Manama.

Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed delivered the keynote address, affirming that Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, continues to advance its development programmes and strengthen its economic and strategic partnerships.

The minister said the Kingdom remains committed to implementing ambitious plans to develop infrastructure, enhance competitiveness, and attract high-quality investments, reinforcing international confidence in Bahrain’s economic environment.

He emphasised that Bahrain continues to implement comprehensive development plans that strengthen its position as a regional hub for transportation, telecommunications, logistics, and the digital economy. He highlighted the Kingdom’s success in attracting international companies to establish regional operations at Bahrain International Airport, alongside continued port development and expanded logistics capabilities to enhance Bahrain’s role as a regional trade and transport hub.

Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed also reviewed efforts to develop the land transport sector through public transport projects, road network expansion, and the adoption of clean energy technologies and smart solutions to support a sustainable and efficient transport system. He also highlighted support for regional connectivity projects, particularly the GCC Railway, aimed at strengthening economic integration, regional trade, and transport.