HIS Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday met Barry Hearn, president of Matchroom Sport group of companies, at Gudaibiya Palace.
HRH Prince Salman outlined that Bahrain continues to adopt initiatives that strengthen its global sporting stature, in line with the kingdom’s comprehensive development led by His Majesty King Hamad.
The Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the kingdom’s success in hosting numerous prestigious international sporting events, reflecting its growing global recognition as a premier sports destination.
He stressed that sports represent a key pillar of the kingdom’s development, contributing to economic growth and empowering Bahraini youth.
He underscored the importance of collaborating with leading international sports organisations that oversee major sporting competitions and emphasised that such partnerships facilitate the exchange of expertise and contribute to the ongoing development of the kingdom’s sports sector.
For his part, Hearn expressed his gratitude for HRH Prince Salman’s support for the kingdom’s sports sector, pointing to Bahrain’s notable regional and international sporting achievements, and wished the kingdom continued progress and prosperity.
Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa also attended the meeting.
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