“Bahraini Businessmen”: The “Gulf Gateway” Forum strengthens Bahrain’s position as a distinguished economic center

The Bahraini Businessmen Association praised the resounding success achieved by the Gulf Gateway Forum 2025, which was held under the generous patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as this sponsorship embodies His Highness’s continued support for developing the national economy and enhancing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as an attractive regional center for investments.

The association expressed its great appreciation for the broad participation in the forum from local, regional and international economic institutions, noting that the investment agreements that were signed represent a qualitative leap that will contribute to stimulating growth and enhancing competitiveness in vital sectors in the Kingdom.

The Association appreciated the great efforts made by the Economic Development Board in preparing and organizing the forum, which reflected the high level of professionalism and the Council’s pivotal role in supporting sustainable economic development initiatives, in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.

In this context, the President of the Bahraini Businessmen Association, Mr. Ahmed Bin Hindi, said, “The Gulf Gate Forum is a strategic platform that brings together leaders, decision-makers, and investors, and reflects the ambitious vision of our wise leadership to make Bahrain a global investment destination. There is no doubt that the results achieved by the forum represent an important step towards strengthening the Kingdom’s economic position and creating more opportunities for the private sector.”

Mr. Ahmed Bin Hindi stressed that the success of the forum reflects the growing confidence in the national economy, noting that the Bahraini Businessmen Association fully supports the national trends aimed at developing the business environment and expanding the investment base in various fields.

Bin Hindi praised the diversity of investment opportunities in the forum, which included the majority of vital sectors, noting at the same time the forum’s keenness to provide opportunities for all investors, especially enabling small and medium enterprises to make optimal use of the financing opportunities and facilities provided, as we witnessed several initiatives in this regard, most notably the activation of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund, which was announced during the previous edition of the forum in 2024, as part of the national efforts aimed at empowering this vital sector.