Manama, Bahrain – February 01, 2026: The Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, Premier of Bermuda, today visited the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) as part of his official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Premier was received by Her Excellency Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, and His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, and Bermuda’s Special Representative – Middle East, alongside senior officials from the investment promotion agency’s management team.
During the meeting, Her Excellency reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to fostering international partnerships, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, highlighting the Kingdom’s numerous competitive advantages, including its strategic location, agile regulatory framework, and highly talented workforce, which have reinforced the Kingdom’s position as gateway for investment in the region.
For his part, the Premier of Bermuda highlighted the strong similarities between Bahrain and Bermuda as agile, forward-looking island economies. He showcased Bermuda’s established strengths in financial services, particularly in insurance and reinsurance, and emphasized the strong complementarity with Bahrain’s long-standing position as a regional financial hub. He also reiterated the opportunity for deepening collaboration with the Kingdom, highlighting the various potential areas for cooperation.
