Manama:His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received congratulations from Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy and Chairman of Mumtalakat Holding Company, for the successful organization of the 22nd edition of the 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 held in Malaysia.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the event was organized with the blessings of His Majesty the King and His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. Shaikh Salman expressed his congratulations on behalf of the Board of Directors and the executive team of Mumtalakat Holding Company, praising the outstanding performance of the Bahraini teams in organizing and hosting the event to the highest international standards.
Shaikh Salman highlighted that Team Bahrain's strong presence and the professionalism displayed by the Bahraini teams underscored the Kingdom's capabilities and its ability to excel on the international stage. He emphasized their commitment to representing Bahrain with distinction at one of the world's leading sporting events.
Furthermore, Shaikh Salman noted that the success of the event contributes to the development of the sports sector, reinforces Bahrain's position as a global destination for major events, and supports various economic sectors while enhancing the Kingdom's international competitiveness.