Crown Prince meets newly appointed EDB board member and newly appointed Chief Executive

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, First Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB), today met His Excellency Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications on the occasion of his appointment as board member of the EDB, and Mr. Khalid Omar Al-Rumaihi on the occasion of his appointment as Chief Executive of the EDB, at Gudaibiya Palace.

His Royal Highness noted that the forthcoming period will witness the launch of a new phase of important EDB initiatives and projects that further develop the national infrastructure and investment environment in the Kingdom.

In this regard, His Royal Highness highlighted the EDB’s role in supporting the Kingdom’s status in the region as an investment hub, as well as the EDB’s role in further developing economic sectors and fostering investment opportunities.

During the meeting, His Royal Highness also commended the outstanding contribution made by His Excellency the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications during his tenure as acting Chief Executive of the EDB. His Royal Highness went on to extend his best wishes to the new Chief Executive as he undertakes his new role.

For their part, His Excellency Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed and Mr. Khalid Omar Al-Rumaihi expressed their appreciation and gratitude to His Royal Highness and stressed that they will continue their efforts to further support the EDB’s strategies.