Bahrain ‘Guest of Honour' at St. Petersburg economic forum
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bapco Energies, is leading the Kingdom of Bahrain's official delegation to the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025).
The event is held in the Russian Federation from June 18 to 21, under the theme 'Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World'.
Bahrain is participating as the official Guest of Honour at this year's forum.
The delegation includes His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy; H.E. Aymen bin Tawfeeq Almoayed, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports; H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment; H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce; H.E. Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Saati, Bahrain's Ambassador to the Russian Federation; H.E. Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs; H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat); H.E. Nouf Abdulrahman Jamsheer, Undersecretary for Research and Projects at the Prime Minister's Office; H.E. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA); H.E. Ahmed Khalid Al Arifi, Chief Executive of the National Communication Centre; H.E. Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA); H.E. Safa Sharif Abdul Khaleq, Chief Executive of Export Bahrain; and H.E. Mohammed Al Alawi, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at the Economic Development Board.
Representatives from the private sector are also participating, including members from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gulf Air, GFH Financial Group, and Al Salam Bank.
As the Guest of Honour, Bahrain will host a dedicated pavilion serving as a dynamic hub to showcase its position as a regional centre of innovation, culture, and opportunity.
The delegation's programme includes a range of cultural events and business meetings.
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