Gudaibiya: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with Barry Hearn, President of Matchroom Sport group of companies, at Gudaibiya Palace. The meeting underscored Bahrain's commitment to enhancing its international presence in the sports arena as part of its broader development strategy.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain's efforts in hosting numerous prestigious international sporting events, which contribute to its reputation as a premier global sports destination. Prince Salman stressed that sports are a vital component of the Kingdom's development agenda, playing a significant role in economic growth and the empowerment of Bahraini youth.
His Royal Highness also emphasized the importance of collaborating with leading international sports organizations to facilitate the exchange of expertise and further develop Bahrain's sports sector. Barry Hearn, for his part, expressed gratitude for the support extended to the sports sector by His Royal Highness, acknowledging Bahrain's regional and international achievements in sports.
Attending the meeting were His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister's Court, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy.