Manama, Nov.4 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, today attended Investcorp’s annual Investors’ Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Manama.

During the event, His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts to facilitate economic development and investment opportunities in Bahrain. His Royal Highness also emphasised that the Kingdom’s decade-long economic reforms have provided a business environment that is conducive to economic growth and sustainable development.

His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of continuing to develop policies that help to facilitate investment in key economic sectors, and added that this underpins the efforts of all government entities as well as the Kingdom’s Economic Development Board.

Speaking about Investcorp, His Royal Highness noted that the firm has set a regional and international example in providing innovative investment products. His Royal Highness concluded that Bahrain, as host of Investcorp’s annual investors’ conference demonstrates the Kingdom’s commitment to its thriving exhibition and conferences sector, which continues to benefit from Bahrain’s strategic location in the region.

Investcorp’s Executive Chairman Mohammed Al Aradhi, Co-Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Al Shroogi, and Co-Chief Executive Officer Rishi Kapoor extended their gratitude for His Royal Highness’ attendance at the conference and for his continuous support to the Kingdom’s banking and finance sector.

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BNA 1901 GMT 2015/11/04