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population growth into economic opportunity,” he said. “Bahrain’s success story

centers on investments in education, healthcare, and workforce development—key

pillars for empowering people and improving livelihoods.”

He drew attention to the significant barriers faced by micro, small, and medium-

sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly regarding access to finance. Stressing the

need for financial inclusion, he pointed out that marginalized groups—
especially women and children—must be brought into the fold to ensure equitable

and sustained development.

Looking ahead, Sheikh Ebrahim highlighted the growth potential of regions such

as Southeast Asia, West Asia, and Africa, adding that by 2025, these regions will

comprise a third of the global consumer market. “The opportunity is immense, and
we must act now to invest in these communities and help them thrive,” he urged.

With decades of experience in collaboration with organizations such as UNIDO, he

spotlighted the Bahrain Model for entrepreneurship and innovation, currently
implemented in 57 countries. He noted the availability of financial resources—

including over $1.6 trillion in the Waqf sector—as proof that poverty stems

not from scarcity, but from misallocation.

“We have the models, the tools, and the capital,” Sheikh Ebrahim concluded.

“What we need now is commitment, cooperation, and a shared vision to ensure a
sustainable and inclusive future for all.”

Günther Oettinger, former Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg and former Vice

President of the European Commission, delivered a thought-provoking address on
the future of globalization, trade, and investment amid rising geopolitical instability.

Oettinger voiced Germany and Europe’s growing concern over escalating global

tensions, including the increasing imposition of punitive tariffs and trade

restrictions. “We are facing the risk of a global trade war,” he warned. “And that is

a scenario where everyone loses. What the world needs now is de-escalation and
a return to stable, rules-based globalization.”

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