Dr. Fakhro received Pine Bridge CEO Talal Al Zain



29 January 2013

Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Fakhro received yesterday CEO of Pine Bridge Investments Middle East Mr. Talal Al Zain and CEO of Pine Bridge Investments NY David Jiang and managing Director John Baumann accompanied with Vice Chairman of Corsair Capital Mr. Mervyn Davies, Chairman of Pacific Century group Mr. Richard Li and Future Fund Board of Guardians of Future Fund Mr. Stephen Fitzgerald.  

During the meeting, Dr. Fakhro praised the positive steps undertaken by businessmen and investors in the Kingdom of Bahrain that aimed to highlight country's image as a business and investments incubator, confirming government support for such projects that are in line with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. In addition to the policy pursued by the government represented by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in providing facilities and support for foreign investment in order to encouraging them to  establish various industrial and commercial projects that serve the economy and provide working opportunities.

In this regard, the Minister noted the advantages that characterized the Kingdom especially the strategic location and the attractive investment environment in addition to infrastructure, alluding to the role of global investments institutions in enhancing the national economy.

From his part, Mr. Talal Al Zain commended Ministry's efforts in reviving national economy and diverse its sources.

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