Senior officials from the Central Bank of Bahrain and Bahrain Bourse have discussed new regulatory initiatives to support the implementation of Bahrain’s Capital Markets Development Plan 2026–2028, known as “Elevate.”
During the meeting, Central Bank Governor Khalid Humaidan met Bahrain Bourse Chairman Yusef Al Yusef and Chief Executive Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa to review measures aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s financial markets.
Humaidan reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to developing a regulatory framework aligned with international best practices to enhance the efficiency, competitiveness and resilience of Bahrain’s capital markets.
The discussions also focused on expanding investment opportunities, increasing market participation, improving liquidity and reinforcing investor confidence as part of the Kingdom’s broader strategy to strengthen its position as a regional financial hub.
Al Yusef praised the central bank’s continued support for the financial sector, describing regulatory development as a key factor in achieving the objectives of the Elevate plan.
Both sides also stressed the importance of maintaining a regulatory environment that encourages innovation and sustainable growth while upholding strong governance and market integrity in line with evolving international standards.
