Manama, Bahrain – 29 October 2026: HE Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), participated in the Asia Gulf Summit 2026, held in Hong Kong.

HE the Governor highlighted the strong and growing relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Asian countries, emphasizing the importance of further strengthening financial and economic ties and exploring new opportunities for collaboration that support growth, investment and innovation on both sides. He also emphasized the pivotal role of resilient financial systems, effective regulatory and supervisory frameworks, and enhanced cross-border financial connectivity in facilitating trade and investment and supporting sustainable economic growth.

HE the Governor participated in a session titled “Leaders’ Dialogue: Navigating a Changing Global Order: Bringing Out the Best in Asia and the Gulf”, alongside Mr. Joseph H.L. Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong and moderated by Dr Maliki Osman.

The session explored relations between Asia and the Gulf, with a focus on emerging trade and investment corridors, enhanced financial connectivity, technological innovation and opportunities to expand cooperation between the two regions. HE the Governor also underscored the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a strategic regional financial centre, supported by a diversified financial services sector and a robust regulatory and supervisory framework. He reaffirmed the CBB’s commitment to maintaining financial stability and supporting innovation in financial technology.

The Asia Gulf Summit brought together senior government officials, policymakers, business leaders, investors and representatives from the financial and technology sectors across Asia and the Gulf to discuss key developments shaping the future of global trade, capital flows and financial innovation, and to explore the opportunities offered by closer cooperation between the two regions amid rapid economic shifts and technological developments.