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Sheikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, CEO, Bahrain Bourse (BHB): Interview
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Interview:Sheikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa What are the main priorities when it comes to enhancing liquidity in the local capital markets? SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN EBRAHIM AL KHALIFA: In a bid to grow the region’s capital markets, in July 2022 the Tabadul Hub was created by BHB, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Muscat Stock Exchange and launched. Our exchanges share the aim of creating…
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Abdulla Sultan, CEO, Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (GIG Bahrain): Interview
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Interview:Abdulla Sultan How do you assess the main priorities for the sector as relates to the Financial Services Development Strategy 2022-26? ABDULLA SULTAN: Digitalisation is essential to remaining competitive in today’s fast-paced environment. Industry leaders are aware of the importance of digitalisation and are working towards bringing companies together to promote online channels. The…
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Usman Ahmed, Group CEO, National Bank of Bahrain: Interview
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Interview:Usman Ahmed What are the immediate priorities for local banks to accelerate their sustainability strategies? USMAN AHMED: Financial institutions are vital to promoting sustainability in the economy. The integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks into business and operational practices is relatively new for banks in Bahrain. That said, it is important that an…
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Maha Mofeez, Chief Executive, The Labour Fund (Tamkeen): Interview
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Interview:Maha Mofeez What strategies and policies could be implemented to ensure that students and workers gain the skills required by the future labour market? MAHA MOFEEZ: Tamkeen’s strategy cycle for the years 2021-25 was developed to cater to the unique market requirements. It focuses on incentivising positive changes, such as enhancing productivity by enabling high-potential sectors,…
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Yaser Alsharifi, CEO, Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB): Interview
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Interview:Yaser Alsharifi Where do you see potential opportunities for Bahrain’s Islamic banking sector? YASER ALSHARIFI: Banking remains key to the financial services sector, with significant potential for growth. Although there has been a recent consolidation in the industry, it continues to be a vital driver of economic performance. The sector has been a key focus for the government and…
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Hala Al Ansari, Secretary-General, Supreme Council for Women (SCW): Interview
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Interview:Hala Al Ansari To what extent are more flexible policies helping to reconcile business and social needs in Bahrain? HALA AL ANSARI: One of the key drivers for achieving both family stability and work-life balance is the implementation of flexible work policies, including the adoption of remote work practices. These measures have been found to significantly enhance productivity, efficiency…
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Khalid Humaidan, Chief Executive, Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB): Interview
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Interview:Khalid Humaidan In what ways can investment support Bahrain’s long-term diversification strategy? KHALID HUMAIDAN: The Bahrain EDB surpassed its target of $1bn in direct investment in 2022. Investment not only stimulates robust economic growth, but also creates value-added opportunities, leading to more sustainable growth across various sectors. Consequently, higher levels of…
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Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister: Interview
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Interview: Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa To what extent is Bahrain’s drive towards sustainability shaping investment attraction strategies? SHAIKH KHALID BIN ABDULLAH AL KHALIFA: Several fiscal sustainability initiatives aim to promote foreign direct investment (FDI). The Economic Recovery Plan (ERP), which launched in 2021, includes a roadmap that supports long-term economic growth and competitiveness.…

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Bahrain takes steps to increase oversight and amend real estate laws
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Having entered the Covid-19 pandemic with a relatively high level of economic diversification, the resulting drops in business and tourism activity pushed Bahrain’s vacancy rates up, which in turn put pressure on building owners. Despite the oversupply seen in the kingdom’s residential and commercial spaces, a government-led response and legislative reforms successfully accelerated the economic…

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Bahrain's influence expands as trade relations improve
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In February 2022 Bahrain commenced construction on the US Trade Zone (USTZ), following a memorandum of understanding signed in January 2021 between the US Department of Commerce and Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Located in Salman Industrial City, it is expected to become operational by 2024. The project has received $40m as an initial investment, which will eventually be expanded to…