Welcome Remarks by the Bahrain's Finance Minister

WATCH THE BAHRAIN FINANCE MINISTER'S WELCOME SPEECH - WBAF 2024 Bahrain - Welcoming the World - Under the esteemed patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, WBAF 2024 marks a pivotal moment in Bahrain’s journey to becoming a regional hub for startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This year’s Forum focuses on advancing global priorities: access to finance, financial and digital inclusion, and gender equality in business. The welcome address by H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, during the Grand Opening Ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay on November 19, highlights Bahrain’s leadership in championing these critical issues on the global stage. We were privileged to host several distinguished leaders and Ministers at this historic event: H.E. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transport & Communication H.E. Nawaf bin Mohamed Al Mawdah, Minister of Justice & Islamic Affairs H.E. Mr. Hamad bin Faisal Al Malky, Minister of Prime Minister Affairs H.E. Mrs. Amna Bint Ahmed Al Rumaihy, Minister of Housing & Urban Planning H.E. Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development #WBAF2024 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FinancialInclusion #AngelInvestment #Startups