HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with the Minister of Tourism
Manama, Dec. 15 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Her Excellency Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, and Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and Chairman of Exhibition World Bahrain, at Gudaibiya Palace.
The meeting took place following Manama being crowned as the World’s Leading Business Travel Destination at the World Travel Awards 2025. Exhibition World Bahrain also received four awards during the event, including Middle East’s Best MICE Event Venue, in addition to global recognition as the World’s Leading Large-Scale Wedding Venue and the World’s Leading MICE Event Venue.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister emphasised that the continued development of the Kingdom’s tourism sector reflects the strong commitment of the national workforce, alongside ambitious initiatives and programmes being implemented in line with the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
His Royal Highness outlined that Bahrain continues to strengthen its competitiveness as a leading destination that combines unique tourism attractions supported by an environment that encourages growth and investment opportunities across the region.
His Royal Highness expressed his appreciation for the extensive efforts that contributed to these achievements and awards, noting that they reflect the commitment and cooperation of relevant entities in strengthening the tourism sector and advancing its role in achieving national development goals.
His Royal Highness highlighted the tourism sector’s role as a key pillar of development, commending the commitment and expertise of the national workforce, which continue to support the sector’s growth and success.
His Royal Highness underscored the Kingdom’s efforts to showcase Bahrain’s diverse activities and promising opportunities, which contribute to economic diversification, promote sustainable growth, and enhance the tourism sector’s contribution to the economy.
For her part, Her Excellency Al Sairafi expressed her gratitude to His Royal Highness for his continued support in advancing the tourism sector.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court; HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy; and several officials who played a key role in the completion of Exhibition World Bahrain, also attended the meeting.
