HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa visits the UAE Pavilion at the World Economic Forum
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa visits the UAE Pavilion at the World Economic Forum
20 January 2026
His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister's Court, today visited the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) pavilion on the sidelines of 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. His Highness is leading a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
During the visit, His Highness met with Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority in the UAE; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; His Excellency Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the UAE; and His Excellency Khalfan Juma Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Future Foundation in the UAE.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman affirmed that the longstanding relations between Bahrain and the UAE continue to go from strength to strength through greater cooperation across all levels, reflecting the ongoing support from His Majesty King Hamad and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
His Highness highlighted the prominent role of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in advancing cooperation and partnership to work towards achieving the shared visions and aspirations of the two countries.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman also commended the UAE pavilion for its innovative initiatives and public sessions, which explore economic and investment opportunities and global developments.
In addition, the meeting looked at ways to enhance the historic relations between Bahrain and the UAE in alignment with mutual interests.
The meeting was also attended by His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, Her Excellency Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, the Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board, and His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, along with several senior officials.
