HRH the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Bahrain EDB Chairs Bahrain EDB Board Meeting
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 highlighted the importance of continuing national efforts undertaken by Team Bahrain to follow global economic developments, transforming any challenges into positive opportunities that support the Kingdom’s comprehensive development goals, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad commended the EDB’s role in meeting its investment goals and advancing economic diversification, supporting the creation of quality job opportunities across the Kingdom’s key development sectors. In this regard, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister stressed that Bahrain’s competitiveness in attracting quality investments reinforces ongoing efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s investment position.
During the meeting, HE Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, gave a presentation in which she showcased the EBD’s key achievements in 2025. In 2025, the EDB attracted its highest level of investment since its establishment, totaling BHD 942 million (USD 2.5 billion) in local, regional, and global direct investments, stemming from 107 investment projects. These cumulative investment commitments are expected to create over 5,800 employment opportunities over three years.
The EDB attracted investments across key sectors, including manufacturing, tourism, financial services, ICT, and logistics. Manufacturing accounted for the largest share of total investment, reflecting strong investor confidence in Bahrain’s industrial base and export-oriented capabilities. This was followed by tourism, driven by sustained growth in hospitality projects and financial services, reflecting the Kingdom’s enduring appeal as a leading regional financial hub.
HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, and several senior officials, attended the meeting.
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