Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, served as the Guest of Honor and keynote speaker at the event titled: “Keynote Address & Panel Discussion: Navigating Bahrain’s Future of Transportation and Telecommunications.” The forum was organized by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Bahrain and drew a distinguished audience of senior executives, ambassadors, industry leaders, and experts from both Bahrain and the United States.
Commending Strategic Relations
In his address, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed praised the deep strategic relations between Bahrain and the United States. He specifically highlighted cooperation across key economic sectors, including aviation, logistics, the digital economy, big data, and technology investment. The Minister underscored that these sectors significantly benefit from the existing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Bahrain’s highly attractive and supportive investment environment.
Focus on Future Development
The subsequent panel discussion centered on the future trajectory of transport and communications in Bahrain. A primary focus was exploring opportunities for American and international companies to actively contribute to the nation’s development, particularly in areas like smart mobility, logistics, and advanced telecommunications.AmCham Bahrain, which was established in 2004 following the US-Bahrain FTA, reaffirmed its commitment during the event to strengthening bilateral trade, connecting businesses, sharing crucial knowledge, and supporting growth across the vital transport, communications, and logistics sectors.
Bahrain’s Vision
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed emphasized the nation’s overarching vision, driven by the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. This vision aims to solidify Bahrain’s position as a regional hub in both the transportation and telecommunications fields, leveraging technology and international partnerships to drive economic diversification and progress.
