A high-level Bahraini delegation heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, aiming to court fresh investment and showcase the kingdom’s sustainable-development playbook to global business leaders.
Led by Sustainable Development Minister Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, the team includes Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Batelco chair Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and Bahrain Economic Development Board chief Khalid Humaidan. Over five days they will pitch Bahrain’s low-cost, tech-ready operating environment to CEOs and fund managers while joining panels on climate finance, digital FDI and women’s leadership in sustainability. The itinerary also features a Middle East climate-dialogue dinner and a series of one-to-one meetings with multinational investors eyeing Gulf expansion.
Bahrain’s message is straightforward: reforms under the Economic Recovery Plan have streamlined licensing, bumped non-oil GDP growth and placed the kingdom first in MENA for investment, trade and financial freedom. With logistics megaprojects coming online and a fintech sandbox that already hosts firms like Binance and Citi, officials believe Davos offers the fastest route to close the next wave of deals and create more high-skill jobs at home. The delegation will also spotlight Bahrain’s gender-balance gains—female digital-skills scores top global indices—and invite partners to co-invest in green hydrogen, sustainable tourism and advanced manufacturing.
“We look forward to participating in the World Economic Forum which provides a platform to connect with key global economic decision-makers and promote investment opportunities in the Kingdom.”
Investors interested in meeting the delegation can request a slot through the Bahrain EDB’s Davos desk.
