Citizens’ future a priority for Bahrain

Vienna  : Bahrain has made citizens’ futures a priority, said Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday.

This priority underpins all development efforts and is evidenced at the UNIDO through Bahrain’s empowerment of entrepreneurs, youth, women and small and medium-sized enterprises, added the Crown Prince.

Prince Salman was speaking while receiving UAE Minister of State Dr Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad on the sidelines of the UNIDO 2016 Expo.

Prince Salman highlighted that the Bahrain Model for Economic Empowerment that has been adopted in 48 countries represents the successful strategic partnership between Bahrain and the UNIDO.

The Crown Prince went on to emphasise the strength of the longstanding bilateral ties between Bahrain and the UAE, noting the commitment of their leaderships to further boosting relations. 

In this regard, Prince Salman underscored the wide-ranging cooperation between the two countries, which has bolstered a range of development projects.

For his part, Dr Rashid paid tribute to Bahrain’s pioneering role in facilitating entrepreneurship.

He also underlined the pivotal roles played by HM the King and the Crown Prince in advancing entrepreneurial empowerment in Bahrain.