NBB supports National Forum on Sustainable Economic Development
The forum brought together members of the legislative and executive branches, private sector institutions, professional associations, and civil society organisations to examine the Kingdom's economic direction and the advancement of sustainable development. Discussions were aligned with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to launch participatory consultations with relevant national stakeholders to achieve the Kingdom's longterm economic ambitions.
Members of NBB's Board of Directors and executive management team also attended the high-profile gathering. Several core objectives were addressed during the proceedings, including the evaluation of current economic strategies and their contribution to development, the legislative authority's role in developing and enacting relevant laws in response to local and global shifts, and the implementation of frameworks that underpin the Kingdom's upward economic trajectory.
Commenting on the occasion, Usman Ahmed, Group Chief Executive Officer at NBB said, 'We are proud to support this national endeavour which plays a critical role in setting the Kingdom's strategic economic course. Our participation reflects NBB's commitment to contributing to national policy dialogue and the government's broader efforts to strengthen Bahrain's economic foundation. As a leading financial institution, we believe it is our responsibility to remain engaged in discussions that emphasise sustainable progress, private sector growth, and regulatory alignment with international standards.'
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