emirates7 - The United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain have officially implemented the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, which was signed by both governments and took effect on 8th May 2025. This follows the completion of all necessary legal formalities in accordance with the terms outlined in the agreement.
This development highlights the deep-rooted brotherly relations and the strengthening economic partnership between the two nations. It reaffirms their shared commitment to boosting investment collaboration in a way that benefits investors on both sides and aligns with their sustainable development goals.
The agreement offers a robust legal framework that safeguards investments, fosters mutual investor confidence, ensures fair and equitable treatment, and includes clear procedures for resolving disputes.
Recognising the pace of advancements in the digital economy, the agreement places a strong emphasis on cooperation in digital trade. This includes areas such as data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property rights, electronic signatures, and authentication—key elements for modern economic development.
It also encourages the sharing of best practices and the enhancement of technical capabilities. This marks a significant step towards building a modern, digitally enabled investment environment that supports the two nations' ambitions for digital transformation and economic competitiveness.
Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy, underscored Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the UAE, reflecting the enduring and fraternal relationship between the two countries.
He pointed out that bilateral agreements like this are instrumental in driving joint collaboration in line with the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose leadership exemplifies deep-rooted ties and a shared heritage.
Sheikh Salman also highlighted Bahrain’s broader strategy of expanding investment cooperation regionally and globally, having already entered into nearly 40 similar agreements that support economic expansion and unlock promising opportunities.
Meanwhile, Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, the UAE’s Minister of State for Financial Affairs, stated that the agreement’s activation signals a mutual determination to strengthen economic ties and marks a pivotal moment in advancing Gulf economic integration.
He emphasized that the agreement is a proactive and adaptable response to ongoing shifts in regional and global economies, particularly in the face of current global challenges. It is designed to a more stable and investor-friendly climate.
Al Hussaini also stressed the importance of continued collaboration between the relevant entities in both countries to ensure the agreement is effectively implemented and its goals fully realized.
He concluded that the agreement will enhance both nations’ economic competitiveness and new opportunities for high-value investments, especially in strategic sectors. It also lays a strong foundation for deepening the strategic partnership by encouraging mutual investment, streamlining capital flows, and fostering a transparent, equitable, and well-integrated investment environment—reflecting the countries’ shared vision for a diversified, competitive, and innovation-led economy.
This development highlights the deep-rooted brotherly relations and the strengthening economic partnership between the two nations. It reaffirms their shared commitment to boosting investment collaboration in a way that benefits investors on both sides and aligns with their sustainable development goals.
The agreement offers a robust legal framework that safeguards investments, fosters mutual investor confidence, ensures fair and equitable treatment, and includes clear procedures for resolving disputes.
Recognising the pace of advancements in the digital economy, the agreement places a strong emphasis on cooperation in digital trade. This includes areas such as data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property rights, electronic signatures, and authentication—key elements for modern economic development.
It also encourages the sharing of best practices and the enhancement of technical capabilities. This marks a significant step towards building a modern, digitally enabled investment environment that supports the two nations' ambitions for digital transformation and economic competitiveness.
Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy, underscored Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the UAE, reflecting the enduring and fraternal relationship between the two countries.
He pointed out that bilateral agreements like this are instrumental in driving joint collaboration in line with the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose leadership exemplifies deep-rooted ties and a shared heritage.
Sheikh Salman also highlighted Bahrain’s broader strategy of expanding investment cooperation regionally and globally, having already entered into nearly 40 similar agreements that support economic expansion and unlock promising opportunities.
Meanwhile, Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, the UAE’s Minister of State for Financial Affairs, stated that the agreement’s activation signals a mutual determination to strengthen economic ties and marks a pivotal moment in advancing Gulf economic integration.
He emphasized that the agreement is a proactive and adaptable response to ongoing shifts in regional and global economies, particularly in the face of current global challenges. It is designed to a more stable and investor-friendly climate.
Al Hussaini also stressed the importance of continued collaboration between the relevant entities in both countries to ensure the agreement is effectively implemented and its goals fully realized.
He concluded that the agreement will enhance both nations’ economic competitiveness and new opportunities for high-value investments, especially in strategic sectors. It also lays a strong foundation for deepening the strategic partnership by encouraging mutual investment, streamlining capital flows, and fostering a transparent, equitable, and well-integrated investment environment—reflecting the countries’ shared vision for a diversified, competitive, and innovation-led economy.