Strategic tourism projects key to Bahrain economic growth

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, emphasised the importance of continuing to strengthen the Kingdom’s tourism infrastructure by introducing strategic projects that could enhance and broaden the sector’s economic contributions.

HRH Prince Salman, accompanied by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, yesterday visited the Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort, one of the major development projects included in the Kingdom’s Economic Recovery Plan and set to be launched tomorrow.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed that balanced efforts and cooperation between the relevant authorities and agencies are essential for success, creativity and a transformative economy.

He noted the importance of major tourism projects, including the Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort, in supporting the Kingdom’s tourism sector and its development goals.

His Royal Highness commended the efforts and cooperation of the relevant authorities and agencies in delivering the success of the project.

HRH Prince Salman also extended his gratitude to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, for his continued oversight of the implementation of the project.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister commended the continued cooperation between the UAE and Bahrain’s private sectors, which is reflection of the longstanding relations between the two countries and their peoples.

The Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort is owned by the Bahrain Real Estate Development Company, Edamah, and the UAE company, Sama Dubai.

The resort is located on an area of 712,000 square meters, and has a 1.25-kilometer waterfront, extending over 52,000 square metres.

It consists of 207 rooms, two beaches, and seven swimming pools.

The premises also include a health resort, a lake, artificial islands, numerous restaurants and cafes, and other attractions such as indoor and outdoor cinemas, a 2,500-person event hall, and water parks and games.

A number of senior officials were also in attendance.