His Royal Highness the Deputy King emphasised the importance of further strengthening Bahrain’s financial and banking sector, noting its contributions to the Kingdom’s economic development and its role in creating promising opportunities for citizens.

HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad noted the importance of diversifying the Kingdom’s economic base by supporting initiatives that drive economic growth through creativity and innovation, as well as integrating artificial intelligence and modern technologies in line with international best practices.

His Royal Highness reaffirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to fostering a competitive environment that promotes the growth and sustainability of financial and banking institutions, thereby positively impacting the national economy.

During the meeting, the latest regional and international developments in the financial and banking sectors, along with topics of mutual interest, were discussed.

For their part, the Chairman and the CEO of Arcapita expressed their gratitude and appreciation for His Royal Highness’s dedication to developing Bahrain’s financial and banking sector, and emphasised the ongoing efforts to achieve the Kingdom’s strategic goals.

The Minister of Cabinet Affairs, His Excellency Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, also attended the meeting.