Leadership shift at Bahrain Bourse
TDT | Manama
A new chapter has opened in Bahrain's capital market with the election of Yousif Abdullah Al Yousif as Chairman of Bahrain Bourse, following a complete reformation of the exchange's Board of Directors by royal decree. The leadership change signals a strategic pivot as the bourse sharpens its focus on competitiveness and investor confidence.
Strategic reset
The board meeting on Sunday marked the first convening since His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (1) of 2025 to reform Bahrain Bourse's board. Alongside the chairman's election, Yousif Abdullah Ali Reza was named Vice Chairman, and new board committees were formed in line with the Corporate Governance Code.
The revamped board includes Nabeel Saleh Abdulaal, Raed Abdulla Fakhri, Eman Jawad Al Asfoor, Habib Jawad Habib, Fatema Hamad Abul, Abdulla Abdulrazzaq Bukhowa, and Aisha Mohammed Abdulmalik.
Pledging alignment
During the meeting, the board expressed gratitude to HRH Prince Salman for the confidence placed in them and pledged to align closely with Bahrain's economic development vision. The leadership underlined its aim to reinforce the bourse's role as a key driver of growth, promising to create an investment environment that appeals to both domestic and international players.
Chairman Yousif Al Yousif described the appointment as 'a privilege' and committed to working with fellow board members and the executive team to ensure Bahrain Bourse remains 'a dynamic and resilient financial market.'
Focus on trust
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bourse, welcomed the board's appointment and said the diverse expertise of its members would be instrumental in shaping long-term strategy, enhancing transparency, and building investor trust.
The leadership reshuffle is expected to shape the next phase of Bahrain Bourse's evolution, as it positions itself more firmly within the Kingdom's broader economic transformation.
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