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Her Excellency Dr. Sheikha Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa, Director-General of the Institute of Public Administration, affirmed the Institute’s keenness to build bridges of strategic partnership with various vital sectors in the Kingdom of Bahrain, including the financial and banking sector, in a way that contributes to providing national cadres with the skills and tools to keep pace with government development initiatives, noting that the convergence of visions between modern administrative thought and the investment system represents an important strategic milestone in efforts to build the leadership capabilities of national cadres in various sectors.

This came during the Institute of Public Administration’s hosting of Mr. Yousef Abdullah Al-Yousef, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Stock Exchange, in a meeting with members of the 36th and 37th batches of the “Leaderships” program, which the Institute offers to public sector managers within the National Program for Developing Government Leaderships.

Her Excellency Dr. Sheikha Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa praised the prominent role played by the Bahrain Stock Exchange in enhancing the Kingdom’s competitiveness by consolidating its position as a preferred destination for investors, noting its continued efforts to enhance investment capabilities and support the economic environment. She also stressed that the members of the “Leadership” program benefiting from these successful practices will enhance the exchange of expertise and the transfer of best experiences, thus contributing to the preparation of strategic plans that support the government operations and integrate with national priorities.

For his part, Mr. Yousef Abdullah Al-Yousef, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Stock Exchange, stressed the Bahrain Stock Exchange’s keenness to continue developing the capital market and enhancing its efficiency and competitiveness, which contributes to supporting the sustainability of the financial sector and consolidating its position as a major contributor to the national economy. He pointed out that adopting strategic thinking, through training and empowering national competencies, contributes to enhancing participants’ awareness of capital markets and providing them with the necessary knowledge to understand its mechanisms and vital role, which enables them to contribute effectively. In supporting the national economy and promoting its growth.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Stock Exchange also stressed the importance of continuing innovation and developing the market infrastructure in cooperation with partners from various sectors, in a way that supports the achievement of national goals and enhances the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a leading financial and investment center, and reflects positively on the growth and prosperity of the national economy.