ISA bin Salman Education Charitable Trust chairman, Labour Fund (Tamkeen) chairman and Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) chairman Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday met Dr Maher Al Shaer, vice chairman and managing director of Bareeq Al Retaj Real Estate Company, Khalid Hussain Taqi, managing director of Local Impact Investments at Mumtalakat and Yousif Mohamed Bucheeri, CEO of Bareeq Al Retaj Real Estate Company, to review the master development plan for the REHC.
Shaikh Isa affirmed that the outstanding achievements and successes of Bahrain’s horseracing sector reflect the extensive support it receives from His Majesty King Hamad and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He emphasised the importance of intensifying efforts to modernise the REHC’s infrastructure, facilities and installations in line with the highest international standards, with the aim of elevating the competitiveness of the horseracing sector in support of the kingdom’s wide-ranging goals and aspirations.
The latest progress on the development of a world-class golf course were also discussed. In this context, Shaikh Isa reaffirmed the commitment to advancing various development plans and projects aimed at transforming the REHC into a comprehensive and integrated centre. These efforts will further advance the kingdom’s horseracing sector to enhance its contributions to the kingdom’s national development efforts as one of its vital sectors, and strengthen Bahrain’s position as a premier sporting destination.
Shaikh Isa emphasised the importance of strengthening strategic partnerships with the private sector, recognising its key role in accelerating the development of Bahrain’s horseracing sector. He added that such partnerships will help drive further achievements and successes at both regional and international levels.
During the meeting, the achievements within the REHC’s master development plan were reviewed, and avenues for cooperation and partnership between both sides were discussed.