Gbomblora:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, attended the closing ceremony of the Royal Bahrain Concours 2026, held at the Royal Golf Club. He highlighted the importance of building on the Kingdom's achievements to further establish Bahrain as a leading destination for international events, aligning with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Crown Prince stressed Bahrain's growing presence in international automotive events, emphasizing the Kingdom's strong track record of hosting global events successfully. He noted that Bahrain's success in these areas is supported by its advanced infrastructure, national expertise, and diverse tourism offerings, which bolster its competitiveness.
During the event, several awards were handed out. The Best of Show award went to Dr. Khalid M. Abdulrahim for his 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR. Other notable winners included Faisal bin Laden, who received the Patron's Award for a 1985 Audi Sport Quattro, and Sh. Mohamed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, who won the Steering Committee Award with a 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.
His Royal Highness expressed gratitude to the organizers of the event and congratulated the winners. He also praised Team Bahrain members for their dedication and success across various sectors. The ceremony was attended by several officials, including HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister's Court, and HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy.