Manama:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with high-ranking officials including HE Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and HE Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, at the fourth edition of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2026 held at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the Gulf Cooperation Council's mutual economic strengths and the promising investment opportunities available. He pointed out that these factors provide a solid foundation for deepening economic and investment cooperation, aligning with the visions and aspirations of GCC leaders.
HRH further stressed the necessity of advancing economic cooperation and integration among GCC member states. He highlighted that maintaining the region's competitiveness in the global economic landscape is crucial and called for enhancing the ability to attract high-quality investments to promote sustainable economic growth.
The senior GCC officials expressed their gratitude to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for his support of Gulf economic cooperation and integration. They praised Bahrain's progress across various sectors and its efforts in creating economic and investment partnerships, expressing wishes for continued prosperity for Bahrain and its people.
The meeting was also attended by HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister; HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa; HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy; along with several senior officials.