His Majesty King Hamad has pledged his full support for Bahrain's trade and economic sectors to continue their "indispensable role”, vowing to create a favourable environment for the march of progress and growth to continue.

He stressed the importance of protecting the status of Bahrain as a leading business hub in the region.

He said this as he received a group of traders and businessmen at Sakhir Palace.

The King paid tribute to businessmen for their crucial role in boosting development, affirming his support for their efforts in serving the country and citizens. "Traders laid the foundations for commercial and economic life, engineered Bahrain's progress and prosperity and projected its shining image abroad," he said.

He hailed their success in building wide-ranging and solid economic relations with their counterparts all over the world. The King also credited dedicated Bahrainis for the kingdom's brilliant achievements to ensure a brighter tomorrow for the nation.

He stressed Bahrain's resolve to provide facilities to boost investments, citing economic reforms and streamlined procedures to increase the volume of trade.

Traders and businessmen thanked His Majesty for his support, reaffirming their unwavering allegiance to the wise leadership. – TradeArabia News Service