Bahrain continues to strengthen its partnership between sports and the economy as HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Hisham Al Rayes, CEO and Board Member of GFH Financial Group. Shaikh Khalid and GFH Financial Group focused the meeting on advancing national sports development by encouraging private sector involvement.
During the meeting, Shaikh Khalid welcomed efforts by GFH Financial Group to support youth and sports initiatives across the country. Moreover, he praised the group’s active role in backing sponsorships, encouraging youth development, and boosting the sporting culture in Bahrain. He also stressed the need for more partnerships like those with GFH Financial Group to meet long-term national goals.
Several senior sports leaders joined the meeting. HH Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), attended alongside HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), Dr. Abdulrahman Askar, CEO of GSA, and Faris Mustafa Al Kooheji, Secretary General of BOC. Their presence clearly showed unity and dedication to this joint effort between the sports sector and GFH Financial Group.
Shaikh Khalid emphasized that strong cooperation with the private sector drives sustainable sports growth. In fact, he pointed to GFH Financial Group as a clear example of how business support fuels athletic success and community development. He explained that Bahrain’s economic vision depends on forming partnerships with companies like GFH Financial Group.
Furthermore, Al Rayes expressed admiration for Shaikh Khalid’s leadership and praised his ongoing efforts to uplift the sports sector. He confirmed that GFH Financial Group will continue to support programs and initiatives that improve sports in Bahrain. He also stressed the value of aligning private efforts with national development goals.
Bahrain, therefore, aims to build a model where economic growth and sports development work together. By collaborating with major companies, the country plans to invest in young talent and create more opportunities. As a result, these efforts will benefit athletes and the wider community alike.
As Bahrain advances, it keeps aligning its sports strategies with broader development goals. Leadership from figures like Shaikh Khalid and support from partners like GFH Financial Group continue to shape the Kingdom’s future.
