Manama: An all-female delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain, headed by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, participated in the Fortune’s Most Powerful Women International Summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Convening under the theme “New Era for Business: Partnering for Global Prosperity,” this marks Fortune’s first international summit in the Middle East. The two-day summit brought together influential female business leaders from across the region and beyond to explore key forces shaping the global business landscape and, specifically, how the public and private sectors can partner to supercharge innovation and growth.
In addition to Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, the delegation includes Rana Ebrahim Faqihi, Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Revenue; Sara Ahmed Buhejji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority; and Hala Ali Yateem, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Bahrain.
During the event, Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif participated in a fireside chat titled “MPW Spotlight: Bahrain’s Path to Economic Transformation,” highlighting the Kingdom’s achievements in economic growth and diversification, with focus on innovation, sustainability, and investment attraction. The session also discussed how Bahrain is building a strong environment for businesses to thrive, as well as efforts around developing a future-ready workforce.
Hala Ali Yateem also participated in the panel discussion titled “Driving Growth and Innovation in a Changing World” sharing her perspectives on navigating the evolving financial services landscape and the importance of consistently adapting to a rapidly shifting global economy.
The participation of the all-female Bahraini delegation in this invitation-only conference exemplifies Bahrain’s dedication to empowering women as key drivers of economic progress and innovative change. Bahrain is a global leader in closing the gender skills gap, with the Kingdom’s ranking among the top five globally for girls outperforming boys in learning outcomes, according to the World Economic Forum and World Bank.
