Bangkok:Bahrain Bourse's delegation, led by Chairman Yusef Abdulla Al Yusef and CEO Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, visited the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. The delegation met with Asadej Kongsiri, President of the SET, at its headquarters to discuss potential collaborations.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussions focused on enhancing connectivity between the capital markets of the Gulf region and Southeast Asia. The two exchanges explored initiatives to facilitate investment flows, strengthen cross-border market engagement, and promote the sharing of knowledge and expertise.
Bahrain Bourse emphasized its role as a key capital market institution in Bahrain, highlighting its support for access to Middle Eastern capital sources such as sovereign wealth funds and asset management firms. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa noted the importance of engagement with leading international exchanges to support the development of Bahrain's capital market and strengthen global financial ties.
The meeting aligns with Bahrain Bourse's Capital Market Development Plan 2026-2028, known as "Elevate," which aims to foster international partnerships, encourage knowledge exchange, and enhance market accessibility and investor engagement.