Batelco Group’s CEO Shaikh Mohamed bin Isa Al Khalifa recently took part in a panel discussion titled Business in Formula 1 (BiF1) which took place at the Paddock Club on the side lines of the 2013 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

Shaikh Mohamed joined an illustrious panel of speakers which included APN Terminals CEO Marco Neelsen; Merys executive vice president Christian Schenk; F1 motivational specialist Mark Gallagher; and ex-F1 driver David Coulthard MBE.

The discussion highlighted the excellent opportunities that are available for businesses in Bahrain to leverage on Bahrain’s Grand Prix to gain exposure for their businesses internationally, a statement from Batelco said.

The Bahrain Grand Prix has undoubtedly helped to put the Kingdom on Bahrain in focus on the international arena and the event provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the Kingdom to showcase the capabilities of the country as a hub to attract investment and new business, Shaikh Mohamed said. – TradeArabia News Service